First Impressions – Memo Paris, Comme des Garcons

Ocean Leather Memo Paris for women and men

Memo Paris – Ocean Leather – There isn’t much to be said here other than this feels like a riff on Acqua di Gio, that after five minutes, dries down to a light, subtle herbal, suede scent. It’s unconvincing for the price. Forgettable at best. It lasts for 3-4 hours before vanishing completely. Undoubtedly, there are better alternatives, Acqua di Gio for one. Another Memo bites the dust.

Copper Comme des Garcons for women and men

Comme des Garcons – Copper – I searched far and wide for Copper, a 2019 release from the quirky Comme des Garcons. It never saw a release in Australia, as far as I’m aware. I finally discovered Nose Paris was selling samples, and on first impressions, I am happy to report Copper lives up to my high expectations.

The scent opens, fuzzy, smoky, and green, courtesy of a blast of galbanum. It has a metallic edge heralding the interesting journey to come. After a few minutes, violet leaf and ginger pierce through the galbanum’s sharpness, introducing a fresh powdery effect over the composition. Tobacco leaf injects a subtle sweetness that flows into the resinous, sweet, amber, vanilla, and myrrh in the dry down. Enjoyable from top to base, with plenty of interesting layers and contrasts to enjoy over the scent’s life. Oh, and how nice is that flacon?

Have you tried these releases?

Note: Samples obtained by the author from Nose Paris. Bottles images are courtesy of Fragrantica.

4 thoughts on “First Impressions – Memo Paris, Comme des Garcons

  1. I have tried Ocean Leather and, to be honest, I don’t remember how it is. Totally forgettable as you said. Cooper is interesting, but not something i would wish to wear. I have tried all from this line, definitely not for me. Great overview!

    1. Thank you, Tetê. I am a fan of the Comme des Garcons line; they do share a similar quirky aesthetic, which I enjoy. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

  2. Always a pleasure to read your insights, Daniel. I love CDG Copper. A great execution. I enjoy many of the Memos, so will definitely look out for this one, even if it sounds disappointing.

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