Memo Paris – The perfume as olfactive passport

Memo Paris: the perfume as olfactive passport

Clara and John Molloy and the founding of the maison

Memo Paris was founded in 2007 in Paris by Clara and John Molloy, around a clear creative conviction: "perfume is a journey". The maison structures its catalogue around this idea — each fragrance bears the name of a place, and transcribes the atmosphere of that place into a narrative olfactive composition. African Leather evokes the Kenyan savanna, Cap Camarat the Mediterranean rocks, Russian Leather the Saint Petersburg of the Tsars. A literary perfumery that imposes itself among the most followed Parisian niche maisons.

The maison's signature scents

The Memo pantheon brings together African Leather, Cap Camarat, Italian Leather, Russian Leather and Irish Leather — a roster of leather signatures and travel evocations that bear witness to the maison's narrative writing.

African Leather, the contemporary niche cult

African Leather deserves a special mention: created in 2014, it has installed itself among the cults of contemporary niche, with its accord of saffron, cardamom, leather, geranium that transcribes the dust of the Kenyan savanna, the heat of the dry earth, the suede of nomadic riding gear. A creation that demonstrates the maison's writing principle — the precise place served by an immediately evocative olfactive composition.

Who is Memo Paris for, and when to wear it?

Memo Paris speaks to lovers of contemporary narrative perfumery, who appreciate compositions rooted in a precise place evocation. The house is unisex. Creations sit in the leather, oriental, woody and hesperidic families, and shine year-round. If you enjoy Memo, you will also want to explore BDK Parisienne Collection, Maison Crivelli and Goldfield & Banks — three other narrative niche signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your Memo Paris fragrance?

Hesitating between African Leather and Cap Camarat is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

the Memo Paris at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire the Memo Paris catalogue, with expert guidance and guided trials.

Free shipping & in-store pickup

We offer free shipping over €60 in mainland France, and we ship across Europe and worldwide. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. Full conditions on our shipping policy page.