Tamarindo

This scent is a little piece of paradise like is Tamarindo beach, it’s brilliant sunsets and the surrounding areas of vibrant jungles in Costa Rica. It’s a tropical punch which gives me an energy in the middle of the grey Finnish winter - yes, this winter has been gray not white. The scent is fruity and sweet but in the same time so elegant and classy. Pineapple in the opening is deliciously juicy and the floral heart with delicate Peach is absolutely ravishing. The base is warm and the creamy texture reminds me of Piña Colada and Coconut even if it’s not there. “Tamarindo is lined with lush wilderness, surrounded by turquoise waters beyond the primal forest and mountains. Giant tamarind trees are home to colourful parrots, their cries ringing through the jungle, the warm forest air made humid with forgotten scents. A round of captivating notes, a dizzying dance beneath the sun. Tamarindo is a well-guarded secret, a joyful landscape, a trail of happiness, a solar scent.” Syncopated dance of drums, oil of jasmine, soft graze of Guanacaste leaves, as green as emeralds. Pineapple catches the light with each facet. It blossoms like a flower beneath the Cardamom sun, caressed by the frothy spray of bergamot. Vanilla takes on a soft, red glow. Though I’m swept away by the benzoin wind, though the breaking waves turn my heart patchouli, I return to Tamarindo where the jungle is a show of art. Between the giant spiders and the happy lizards, inspiration takes on a heady scent. If you find Tamarindo too tropical or too sweet, I recommend you to try "Madurai | Memo Paris" which is more Jasmine scent with a subtle hint of Peach (the review made). It has creamy, woody base. Or if you want a tad similar vibe but something more intimate I recommend to try "Flåm | Memo Paris" . TOP: Pineapple, Orange essence, Bergamot, Green notes HEART: Jasmin absolute Sambac, Peach, Freesia BASE: Benjoin resinoid Siam, Patchouli essence, Vanilla absolute, Amber Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

I'm madly in love with this one. I got it from a place that decants fragrances, and in the past, I've had issues with said place's bottles evaporating or being extremely watered down. Therefore, I'm hopeful that the performance might be even better once I get my full sized bottle, but even as is, I'm not mad at it. Yes, it does remind me a bit of Coco Mademoiselle, which is a fragrance that I also love, but it's also so different. The spiciness of the cardamom, the tropical fruits, and the overall composition of notes is just so different. I can see why it gets compared to it, but it's definitely its own fragrance as well. On me, cardamom is very peppery, and I love that about it. Would I consider this to be a tropical perfume? Well, despite having the likes of pineapple and coconut in it, it's not as fresh as a lot of other traditionally tropical fragrances. I wouldn't say that this is a freshie, per se, but it's not rich or cloying either. It walks the fine line between being a good all-rounder because it's neither fresh nor heavy. I picture exotic, sandy dunes and faraway places whenever I smell this. In the first two hours of wearing this, I was disappointed because it didn't project that well on me. However, it crept up on me. Over time, it heated up on my body chemistry and became stronger and stronger. I am wearing this in winter, though, so it might not be the most ideal conditions for it. I can't wait to test it in the summer and spring. I can definitely still smell it after 8 hours of wear but it's in a far more intimate scent bubble than it was at in its peak a few hours ago. Nevertheless, I am enamored with this scent and am ordering a full bottle as soon as possible. P.S. - Try layering this with a vanilla fragrance to make it richer, deeper, and more intense. Tamarindo + Kayali Vanilla 28 = divine!

I love Memo's Tamarindo a lot. It is incredibly fresh, zesty, summer fragrance with an opening of pineapple and drydown of white florals. It's very sweet and juicy. The fruit accord is what makes it so unique and beautiful. We are all tired of those "beachy" and salty coconut-style fragrances for the summer with notes of exotic fruits, but this one is a stunner. It's definitely very unique due to the fact that it's so potent, not salty or marine, not too much on a coconut, and just perfectly balanced. I imagine it's inspired partially by Aventus, but I have never smelled Aventus, so let me know! The coconut here is soft and mostly is hidden (unlike the coconut in Heretic Perfums Dirty Coconut), it's more like the coconut in Tom Ford's Soleil Blanc. When you compare it to other fruity fragrances, it's really standing alone. It's not as bitter as Tom Ford's Bitter Beach, nor is it musky like the Tiziana Terenzi's Draco. It has nothing to do with spices unlike Plum Japonais, and it's not as light and "transparent" as Diptyque's Ilio. Finally it is only semi-sweet, nothing like Jo Malone's perfumes (Nectarine and Honey comes to mind). The closest "vibe" I get is JHG "Pear inc", but that one is heavy on pear with similar drydown though.

Tamarindo opens with fresh, juicy pineapple, mixed with overripe peaches and some sweet citruses. The floral notes that stands out the most in my experience in this gorgeous juice are lush jasmine and creamy tuberose. I don’t get here any coconut, ylang-ylang, cardamom or vanilla. From the base notes what shines the most on me is patchouli and benzoin. Patchouli very nice blended with pineapple and zesty citruses, such a good combo!! To summarise, I would say that Tamarindo is a well rounded fizzy, sweet pineapple combination with warm benzoin and strong, clean patchouli. A tropical, fruity, floral, patchouli bomb! Also, I have Coco Mademoiselle and I can say that Tamarindo is somewhat similar especially in the base to CM but Tamarindo it’s a more exotic/tropical variation of Coco Maidemoiselle. Similar but different to justify having both in my collection. I am happy to own both because Tamarindo will be my spring/summer fruity patchouli and Coco will be fall/winter pick. Performance on this one is moderate to long lasting but it doesn’t project too much so it’s perfect for summer wear without being too much in the high heat.

Luv this fragrance for myself ! I can envision me rocking this on the Las Vegas strip... having fun while hanging out w/ friends. I have to disagree w/ those who are saying it leans very feminine. I feel it’s unisex tho I will admit that this is a bit more versatile for a woman than a man. I think it’s the sweetness and the pineapple that’s pulling me in and not letting me go. The jasmine is not so pronounced on my skin. Its actually a little bit GREEN. I get a creamy sweet pineapple still hanging from its vine. The only things I don’t dont like about this is the performance. 4-6 hrs just doesn’t cut it. I can still detect it in a waft after that 4-6, but that’s just because it’s sitting on a piece of my clothing. It’s not one of those fragrances that partners with your skin and together they do something amazing. This babe works alone lol.

To me, this is the quintessential tropical island fragrance. While most pineapple scents lean into the boisterous, loud nature of the fruit, Tamarindo tames that energy with sophisticated white flowers. It’s luxurious and, judging by the compliments I’ve received, simply lovely. However, its utility is specific. It feels less like an everyday "summer next door" scent and more like a dedicated tropical/beach fragrance that works beautifully for vacation days (and nights). Given the high price point for such a niche use case, I’d suggest starting with a small sample, it’s a fantastic "secret weapon" to have in your travel bag.

Went to Paris for the first time in June. Tried this at a shop on the Champs Elysees. Couldn’t get it out of my head. It lasted so long & smelled so yummy. Bought it the next day at the Galaries de Lafayette. Tropical yet warm scent that transports me to an island in the Pacific. I have a sweet adult beverage in my hand as I lay in a lounge chair that sits in white sand. Sexy men & women with tanned skin walk by & I smell their tanning oil. I’m immersed in sun & relaxation. This is an absolutely indulgent gourmand without being cloying. Great for summer - day or night.

For me this is sweet, warm, syrupy pineapple with all the acidity removed. Supporting the pineapple is a moist, lush nature smell I suppose provided by the patchouli note combined with the florals. Tropical paradise - not beachy- in a bottle. Quite linear on me. Decent sillage to begin with, got a compliment wearing this on a warm day. But the longevity on me is either no good, or I've become quickly anosmic? I thought Memo had a good reputation when it comes to longevity. Still hoping I can somehow solve this issue to justify buying a full bottle.

Fresh, tropical, and lush. Sweet and citrus, but not overwhelmingly fruity to me. The pineapple is present, but not too heavy. After the first 15 minutes the fruit mellow out, and the florals are more forward. I think the coconut balances the mids so its not too floral. I think the patchouli base & the cardamom lend a spicy edge. It definitely an interesting fragrance. I picked up a .027 oz vial, and I'm glad I did. I think this will really shine as the weather gets warmer, and I may very well pick up a full bottle in the future.

I got it as a gift so when I read that its main thing was pineapple i was shocked, i never knew there were pineapple scents in perfumes. But as i used it i grew to love it, it's like vanilla and pineapple had a love child, sweet and fruity but not overbearing. Definitely a summer scent. Giving me outgoing and talkative fun friend vibe. It's been a few years and i have 1/4 left. Kind of a hit or miss, my sister absolutely detests it, my friends think it smells bold and fun. Would recommend if you love vanilla!

Amazing. It is luxurious. Effortless. High quality is obvious by how well it wears. It wears in 25+Celsius as if a most refreshing cologne, yet it is hot and tropical scent-wise. It is the most elegant pineapple I've ever met in parfume. It is the most magnificent bergamot a top of it. The most sensual benzoin and patchouli, never felt them so refreshing but here. It is orange, it is jasmin and tuberose as canvas. It is how hot paradise breeze full of fruits and vegetation smells. I love it.

I sampled three memo fragrances and this beauty was one of them. Tamarindo is a story of pineapple and his friends. I smell notes of jasmine, coconut, tuberose, peach and patchouli, but they all act as sidekicks to the pineapple note. In the opening, I wasn't impressed, but I held on and as it developed, so did my appreciation. I rarely sample niche fragrances and when I do, I'm rarely this impressed. This is worth the big bucks, and that's all I have to add to the evidence base.

This is a well balanced pineapple-floral which leaves me with the feeling of being at a beautiful tropical resort in the late spring with flowers in full bloom. I love the citrus pineapple-jasmine opening. Over the next few hours it retains good projection with modest application. Vanilla, cardamom, and benzoin provide a creamy lushness to the fragrance. I do not pick up patchouli, but it may have been added to provide subtle depth and endurance.

Sweet, tropical pineapple goodness - these smells like a cross between Angel Iced Star and Angel eau Croisiere, but with less patchouli (not that there's much patchouli in those 2 flankers). Very nice sweet syrupy goodness. I swear I smell fig in there?! Along with soft tropical flowers and pineapple. I don't know that I need it as well as Iced Star and eau Croisiere though.

No, this is not similar to Coco Mademoiselle edt. This is a pineapple bomb. The beginning is so juicy and fresh yet sweet in a natural way. It is easy to like - another Memo that could be a good blind buy. I find it easy to wear and a bit unisex. The coconut and white florals are in the base, but aren't prominent. The pineapple can be smelled even in the drydown. GORGEOUS.

Love this. Something very uniquely gender fluid about it yet sweetly tropical with a bit of floral spice and boldness I’ve not smelt before. Exactly what I’ve been looking for before my vacation. I’m shocked it has benzoin as a person not fond of benzoin notes. Has a dirtiness to it that I don’t mind, it’s actually pleasant. Might be from the benzoin 🤣

This one is absolutely decadent! I get a rich, fleshy, pineapple creamsicle. It's like Hawaii in a bottle. I think it's unisex with a slight lean toward feminine. I love it! It's pretty linear, but that works for me. The only reason I'm not going for the full bottle is the price. $295 is a little steep, but if money's not an object, go for it!

A sultry, sexy take on a piña colada. Creamy and a little boozy, with a whole lotta warmth from the spices and cardamom. I am not a fan of fruity fragrances, but this is just so delicious! I'm hording multiple samples, but I know one day I'll buy the full bottle. Such a special scent, and worth a try!

This is such a beautiful, grown-up scent. The fruits are not sickly but refined and realistic. The florals don't overwhelm, and I don't normally like benzoin but in this it gives almost an incense-y vibe. Love this scent, just wish it lasted longer! I only get an hour or two before having to refresh.

This is a beautiful beast. It’s so much more than the sum of its parts too. I thought I would never enjoy a fragrance with patchouli but this obliterated that theory. It’s bright yet warm. Definitely a sweet, fruity, floral fragrance. I could see myself wearing this year-round.