Memo Paris – Clara & John Molloy, Perfume as an Olfactory Passport for the World

Clara Molloy is the Creative Director and co-founder of Memo Paris. A Parisian of Catalan origin, journalist, editor and poet, she wrote a book on perfumers in 2006 that revealed her to the world of perfumery. John Molloy is the President and co-founder — Irish globetrotter, ex-L'Oréal executive. Having met on a chair-lift in 2005, they founded Memo Paris in 2007. Clara works primarily with perfumer Aliénor Massenet, who signs the vast majority of Memo's creations.

The Cuirs Nomades collection is Memo Paris's most recognisable signature — a celebration of the art of travel of bygone days, inspired by vintage luggage and leather cases. French Leather (rose, leather, musk — floral leather) is the absolute icon. But the collection explores leather across the world: Moroccan Leather (iris, orange blossom), Russian Leather, Irish Leather (where John Molloy grew up), African Leather, and more. Ten leathers, ten destinations.

Memo is a fusion of "Memory" and "Memoirs" — Clara's passion for capturing precious moments. "The Journey is the Destination" is the house motto. Every perfume is an olfactory memory — a real or imaginary destination translated into a fragrant accord by Aliénor Massenet. The name also reflects the conviction that "skin memorises perfumes" — Memo compositions evolve beautifully over time and last.

French Leather is the essential icon — floral leather rose and musk, universal and elegant. For an exotic floral, Lalibela (Ethiopia, floral chypre) is magnificent. Marfa (Texas, fresh floral) is among the most contemporary. Siwa (Egypt, spiced vanilla) is the most enveloping. The Carnet de Route (7 samples) is the best way to discover the house. Our discovery box completes the experience.

Cuirs Nomades (10 leathers, tribute to travel of bygone days) · Les Échappées (iconic destinations: Lalibela, Inlé, Siwa…) · Graines Vagabondes (contemporary fragrances with a hint of surprise: Marfa, Corfu, Sherwood…) · Art Land (imaginary destinations: Moon Fever, the smell of the Moon) · Classic signatures (Eau de Memo, African Rose, Winter Palace…). With 53 active perfumes, Memo is the most complete brand in the Soleil d'Or catalogue.