MEMOIRS OF A PERFUME COLLECTOR
A NIGHT IN MARRAKESH

2021

PERFUMER
Harry Sherwood

Vetiver
Almond
Cardamom
Bergamot

Cedarwood
Coffee
Blond Tobacco
Moroccan Rose
Ginger
Cinnamon
Saffron
frankincense

Sandalwood
Honey
Patchouli
Amber
Castoreum
Cambodian Oud
Cypriol

‘Traversing through the cobbled narrow souk road, and lost in a sea of colours, the scent of spices and coffee fills the night air. Surrounded by vendors selling roses and painted bowls, colourful clothes and handmade leather shoes. Here I found myself lost in the city’ – Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector

I think my expectations were way off with A Night In Marrakesh, so I had to adjust a bit. I expected a full-on gourmand (almond, coffee, honey, amber). There is some sweetness, but I mainly get a strong opening of patchouli and saffron. It’s a dry opening, with spices and it’s on the darker side.

Funny enough, I didn’t really pick up on cardamom, ginger, rose, bergamot at first, but all of a sudden it hit me; something in this composition reminds me of Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady. It’s more leathery though, and slightly more spicy, smoky and dark. Very pleasant surprise once I got used to it.