Sherwood

Sherwood unfurls like dawn’s first light through ancient pines. Soft, lithe, yet rich with hidden life. The opening is green and slightly funky: a flutter of earthy carrot seed tangled with wild blackcurrant’s tangy, almost pungent twist. You’ll catch pink pepper dancing through the foliage, a rosy spark of pinene that teases before vanishing. And then, ah, then!—the heart settles into a cozy hearth. Sandalwood rises, creamy and warm, its lactonic whispers cradling a buttery swirl of nutty and plush accords, reminding me of hazelnut and fig. Coconut lactone coils around these notes, adding that plush, tropical satin, while a hint of cashmeran lends a velvet undercurrent, as if the wood itself had been polished by moonlight. Subtle florals float on this wood—orange blossom shimmering like dew on green bark, Damask rose tinted with a glimmer of rose oxide’s soft glow. A ghost of tonka even, coumarinic warmth extending the top-note spice into something hushed and glowing, bridging morning’s chill and afternoon’s comfort. Liqueur-like tannins grounds the cream, soft musks weaving through the grain, supporting the scent’s enveloping caress. No irritating, suffocating sweetness here. Simply this balanced lullaby of resinous warmth and tender florals, a perfume that hugs rather than hugs too tight. After too many encounters with pickle-y, syrupy sandalwoods, Sherwood is a revelation—a milky, woody sanctuary that feels both vernacular and sublime. I may have whispered “finally!” under my breath. A true woodland dream, distilled.

I had bought this fragrance whilst looking for something more for the spring time. I absolutely fell in love with it in the store and I still love the scent. The lady in the store explained the story behind it to me (inspired by the Sherwood forest and the story of Robin Hood) which I could get in the initial spray but to be honest, now that I've worn it countless times, it leans more on a tropical side, but not how you would a imagine a tropical scent. To me I don't get any rose or orange blossom at all but I get a bit of coconut, especially in the dry down. It's definitely not an artificial coconut though, it's more creamy. I'm a huge pink pepper fan, so that's an additonal plus. It's not intrusive though. Talking about the dry down: on my skin it dries down slightly nutty-woody with a beautiful and smooth creaminess. In my opinion, or at least on my skin, it seems to be very sensitive to weather and temperature changes, which is a shame, because once it gets a bit warmer, it does behave weakly... a bit annoying. In conclusion I'm very glad that I bought this (expensive!) fragrance and can't wait to try out more by Memo. Even my mum has fallen in love with it and is dying to buy a bottle!

I just purchased this fragrance while at a shop on vacation. I’d visited with a few other scents from the brand in mind but stumbled upon this (wasn’t even on my list) and fell in love. I’ll admit, I’m new to discovering a love for woodier scents so I haven’t tried very many. That being said, I fell in love at first sniff. I was looking for a sexy, date-night scent so I thought I was looking for something more amber-y, floral, and edible. This fragrance is SEXY for a woman in an unexpected way. It’s resinous, slightly sweet, and I definitely pick up on the rose and subtle spiciness. The woods are ever president and settle in the background. This smells to me like a syrupy rose dipped in tree sap... ? This is definitely sexy and definitely a night-time scent unless worn in the colder months. I’ve worn it on its own and layered with gentle fluidity gold, orchide vanille, and un bois vanille. I would love this on a man too. Gorgeous!

I gave Sherwood 3 tries (too many) to make a decision. The conclusion that I've come to, is Sherwood does not know what it wants to be! Is it going to be a sandalwood fragrance? A forest fragrance (but where are the notes of pine, moss, cedar or cypress)? Or is it going to be a floral fragrance because there is a distinct floral note that runs through Sherwood that makes it screechy and somewhat cheap. This fragrance DOES NOT embody the quality that Memo is known for. It's average at best, and is a terrible misstep for the house

UPDATE!!!!!! I didn't like Sherwood when I first tested it. But, I saw it for an unreal steal of deal and grabbed it. And now I can't stop wearing it! Sherwood works so much better on my skin in warmer weather. It's a beautiful CREAMY, floral and sandalwood dream. Longevity and sillage are out of this world and is what I would expect from this price point. It's so addictive!!! Really happy that I gave this fragrance from my absolute favorite house another chance. 💚

Really enjoying this as a winter fragrance (I’m in Australia) - I first tried it in summer and didn’t work for me, but in the cooler weather it has a beautiful creamy, spicy quality and I definitely get the carrot notes. I also like that it’s quite different from other sandalwood scents in my collection. It’s one of those fragrances that’s really worth trying a few times. One or two sprays of this is enough and it lasts a long time on me - both on skin and clothes.

Sweet, fresh, airy beauty, this scent smells pink, but a kind of soft berry sunset shade pink, more complex than a baby pink or barbie pink. This "pink" goes hand in hand with a warm, cozy and slightly creamy wood. The woody aspect turns the whole experience into a sort of walk through a fairy tale forest (not a realistic damp mossy forest, but one where magical things happen). Colour: #ed6e72 Texture: Warm wind in a sunset-lit park

I got a full bottle, for sure that says how much I love it. The sandalwood gives an opulent aura. It’s very comforting. The sweet delicate woody scent is a love story. I can even imagine Maid Marian under The Major Oak. (I like to describe how perfumes make me feel rather than trying to unravel the notes.)

Soft peachy opening with lots of freshness and some fruity sweetness (watery fruits like lichee). Green and fresh rose but slso bit powdery and spicy (just a bit). In general, it’s an amazing scent. Bravo! Follow me on IG: scent.guide

My first Memo after testing thwm all in the shop. This was the nicest for me. Its different than all the other bottles in my collection, but I dont think it reminds me of a forrest.

I love this perfume. Sherwood is so soft and fluffy and somehow kind of sad. It brings me back to that winter morning when everything has not changed the way it is now.

This is lovely, it kind of reminds me if TF Santal Blush without all the spices had a baby with Santal Majuscule from Serge Lutens. Very smooth. Very nice 👌🏼

The display bottle that I tried has evidently suffered heat damage from being displayed on a lamp that's basically a slow cooker, because this smells nothing like the notes... Still amazing though. My favourite of the Memo's they had on display. From interpreting the notes with what I can smell, I absolutely get a very oriental damask rose, and a warmth from the spice. I was absolutely expecting this to have a tonka bean/vanilla base, as this is a very sweet fragrance to me. Not synthetically sweet, but like a warm crème brûlée. Every now and then I get a light whiff of the floral, and it's entrancing. I'm not getting much typical woodiness in there either. I mean I get it now that I'm looking at the notes, but I wouldn't instinctively classify this as woody. And the sandalwood isn't showing up on me much either, at least not as a pure sandalwood smell. It also doesn't help that I'm not too familiar with cashmeran, but from what I'm fishing from this scent, I think it's there. Again, I think this display bottle got the tanning bed treatment, so blame it on that. Despite the mismatch in what I'm reading from it, and the notes, it's a warm and alluring, yet not trying too hard, but I do have to agree, not the most memorable. Absolutely a day-to-night and date-night scent! Delicious!

Sherwood comes across as soft, powdery, and refined, almost fluffy in texture. The carrot seed amplifies this airy, fluffy feel, making the fragrance warm and comforting from the start. There is a woody undertone, very subtle and sometimes I can't pick it up. Instead, what stands out more is a musky rose and a gentle fruity nuance, both adding to its elegance. Everything feels in moderation—nothing screams or overwhelms. This scent paints a picture in my head of an old black-and-white film: women in long white dresses, pearl necklaces, wide-brimmed hats, and matching heels. It’s got that same sense of grace, poise, and timeless femininity. The overall impression is clean, warm, and cozy—almost laundry-fresh but in the most elegant way possible. Personally, I don’t really pick up on the spices that are supposed to be here, and I think a touch of spice could have given it more flair. Sherwood is a soft, understated fragrance, all about balance and quiet sophistication rather than bold statements, which is welcomed in my collection.

Woody, powdery. A hint of spice like soft, dusty cinnamon in an old drawer. Smells like plain oatmeal with cinnamon sprinkled on top. It veers ever-so-slightly into a pencil shaving smell, but it’s not unpleasant; I suspect the culprit of this is the carrot seed opening. It’s a sophisticated, but reserved scent. Great for really any season, but feels best for a professional setting. Not joyous enough for a holiday or celebration, not somber enough for a funeral. Just a neutral, everyday, inoffensive scent. Rewear: when I first sprayed this, I definitively got pencil shavings as the opening accord. As time passed though, this became more lovely and pleasant. Fantastic office scent, but otherwise, a bit underwhelming.

At first, the rose comes up strong, which I don't appreciate particularly. Only later, it becomes round, soft and balmy, powdery which makes it rather chic. Quite feminine, and I would say not highly original or niche. It is not like I have never smelled this type of perfume in my life and I understand how other commenters refer to designer brands. I have a strong liking towards Memo Paris (one of my top favourite brands) and I have a sample of many of their perfumes. I do not recognise the Memo signature in this perfume. Some persons recognise Gris Charnel by BDK in it. I would yes, but from far and without the rose. I love Gris Charnel and I cherish my bottle. Sherwood however I will not wear.

A very smooth and delicate sandalwood fragrance. I don' t like the green note in the opening (that I suppose is carrot seeds) because It reminds me of boiled vegetables, but it is short lived. There is also a fair amount of pepper. Once said notes are gone I get a mix of sandalwood, musk, floral notes. Everything is very balanced and has a "caressing" and relaxing feeling. Being this a quiet fragance, I get what people mean when they say It is not striking, but at the same time, I am sucker for sandalwood and I have not smelled anything that really resmbles this. I have finished my sample and I find myself cravig a travel size.

Ok, I'm revising my review... I wasn't impressed at first - thought it was a typical tart, fruity floral - smelled like shampoo to me. But it's so easy to wear - very beautiful, creamy, lightly sweet and fruity, very non-offensive. It's kind of like "Nuit de Cellophane" by Serge Lutens - not so much in terms of scent profile, but in terms of the "type" of sweetness. They don't smell alike by any means, but they do remind me of each other. Scent: growing on me... Projection: strong Longevity: average Polarity: feminine

Opens musky and dry wood Soon taken over with soft aromatic spice of the carrot seed that is also adding a rooty vagetable like note to it As it dries down it become more floral and soft, not so much spicy anymore If anything, the cashmeran and musk mellow it down a bit It still remains a bit powdery dry woody and slightly rooty along with florals

It’s... nice. I’m surprised that it has such polarized reviews, to me it’s a white shirt - nice, elegant, but could be a bit boring. Sandalwood is definitely here but it’s also a bit floral. Reminds me a lot of Sea Daffodil, which I own so it won’t be a FB for me. But it’s a nice elegant spring fragrance.