Philippe Paparella – the Memo olfactory journey

Philippe Paparella: perfume as a travel story

Portrait of a perfumer

A perfumer, Philippe Paparella signs for MEMO several stops of the Cuirs Nomades and Graines Vagabondes collections, where each perfume tells of a destination.

Philippe Paparella's creations at Soleil d'Or

For MEMO, you'll find the luminous Corfu, the floral oriental Sintra and the striking Iberian Leather, the house's leathery piece.

From sunny citrus to leather

His palette covers the floral, citrus and oriental families, from neroli to mandarin, through to leather and saffron.

Who should wear these perfumes, and when?

Trails ranging from summer freshness to evening leather, unisex. To extend the journey, see kindred perfumers Alberto Morillas and Nathalie Lorson.

How to choose your Philippe Paparella perfume?

Hesitating between Corfu and Sintra is normal: niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before choosing a bottle. For a live experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

Philippe Paparella at Soleil d'Or, a Lille perfumery since 1953

Founded in 1953 by Jeanne Muyllaert on Lille's Grand'Place, Soleil d'Or is an independent perfumery passed down through the generations. Hubert Maes (third generation) steered it towards niche perfumery; today his daughters Victorine and Apolline Maes (fourth generation) uphold this standard at 22 rue de la Clef, Lille (59800), with expert advice, guided trials and our olfactory families guide.

Delivery & free in-store collection in Lille

In mainland France, Colissimo delivery is free from €49 to a pickup point and from €79 to your door. We also ship throughout Europe and internationally. Free in-store collection at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest and most economical option. All the details on our shipping page.