Quartier Latin

There was a sale on Memo Paris website and this was a bargain so I decided to blind buy it based on its description on official website and reviews on Fragrantica. Very risky I know. But I do NOT regret it. The moment I sprayed it WOW it was heavenly. I got a warm milky sandalwood as mentioned by others with some tonka beans (I guess?) in it. The barista then added some clove / cardamom on top of your drink. That's what I got in the first instance. But very soon cedarwood entered the stage and created an equilibrium between warm sandalwood and clean cedar. The duet lasted for around 15 mins then sandalwood disappeared into darkness (still on stage) whereas cedar took the main role. Whilst @muzzbait is quite right about the combo of 'sandalwood + pencil shavings', it is a lot more sophisticated and complicated. I enjoy it a lot but would only wear it in cooler days. Perfect time to wear is probably autumn. I will see if it continues to develop and how it settles.

I read somewhere that this was supposed to remind one of an antiquarian bookshop - and it sort of does. It would work equally well on a man, I think. I love the sample I have just acquired - if you don't mind smelling like an antiquarian bookshop. I wonder where one can buy it, though?

This gorgeus perfume could be considered unisex version of Feminité du bois, with its significant presence of cedar and sandalwood. I really love it!

To me it's an absolute masterpiece. A bit different from a regular Memo scent. Very seductive, provocative, rich.

I am in 2 minds about this one. The first time I tried it (as a full wear rather than initial sampling) I really quite liked it. I wanted woody and it hit the spot. Very woody on me, I got a strong sandalwood note (the harsher drier Australian kind to my nose, but I am no expert by any means) but it was pleasant, fairly smooth and well supported by cedar. The sandalwood balanced and smoothed the cedar giving a strong woodiness without the peppery prickly feel that cedar sometimes has, while the cedar kept the woodiness of the sandalwood in sharp focus, preventing it from lapsing into creamy territory and keeping this woody throughout. I had wood, good, strong, fresh planed wood, from the outset to drydown. Sure it softened over time with a faint warmth of the amber and the tonka adding a slightly toasted feel to the whole affair. It lasted well, projected to an acceptable level - I got wafts but I wasn't going to overpower anyone as I walked past. And I liked it, rather a lot. Tonight I put it on again for my night time scent, as I have been on a wood binge these last couple of days. The thing is, the other day I wore Bois Des Iles, and Sycomore, yesterday my day scent was Wonderwood and my bed scent was Sacred Wood. I continued my theme today with Tam Dao edt, with a brief interlude this evening to sample Vanille Insencee on my arm before applying this in anticipation of bed time. The problem is, after the smooth, welcoming and creamy woods of the last few days this feels harsh and scratchy. I have to admit I am surprised. I guess this is why we don't make snap decisions and buy a huge bottle after one test (I didn't, don't worry, not this time :D!) I really rather liked this after my first wear but seen in closer contrast to other wood scents that I enjoy this one feels a little sharp, a little scratchy - it feels (I am bad at metaphors but I'll try) as though this is a piece of rough hewn timber, a plank covered with splinters, not refined or smoothed. Whereas the other woods feel somewhere between a smooth planed and sanded wood and a finished beautiful handcrafted cabinet. So I feel that this is a scent that I would only wear very rarely. I have got into my pyjamas with the traces of yesterdays sacred wood and this has softened QL considerably. If this were cheaper I would consider a decant for layering purposes to add a pleasant strong woody base to some other, lighter fragrances I have. However it isn't especially cheap! However for those with a bit more cash this might be a good layering scent. I guess I haven't reached my final verdict on this one yet and need to give it further tests under different conditions. Luckily a little goes a long way and one or two sprays from my sample gives good projection and longevity.