MEMO PARIS
ODEON
2020
PERFUMER
Alienor Massenet
rose
candied date
musk
sandalwood
patchouli
tonka bean
amber
‘In the heart of Paris, Memo roams a new neighborhood with a melody swelling embodying the creative flame of Odéon. Its amber glow fanned by candied date and sandalwood. A round of applause for the performance of the essence of rose, of Tonka bean, before rediscovering the charms of the old stones and silver roofs, of letting yourself be engulfed by the presence of musk. In the heart of Paris, l’Odéon remembers the literary and jazzy vertigo that enlivened its clubs and cafés. An air vibrating with the essence of patchouli. Under the dome of the Pantheon, exceptional men and women ensure that this creative fire lives on. Its amber glow, stirred by candied date and sandalwood. The desire for art rustles between the folds of the curtain of the theatre that bears its name. We salute the performance of the rose essence, the tonka bean before regaining the charm of old stones and silver roofs, to be invaded by the presence of musks. Like in a novel. A neighbourhood woven of fictions, pages to devour, moments to live, waiting in the booksellers’ boxes for the early morning, when the Odeon awakes. Again, forever.’- Memo Paris
Odeon initially released as a Paris store exclusive, but I guess it’s been made available elsewhere at some point. This fragrance was quite different from what I expected; especially based on the few comparisons I’d seen (for example to Montale Intense Cafe). While this is also a sweet rose, it’s completely different to my nose.
What I get more than anything in Odeon is honey. I was sort of surprised to not see it in the notes. For a moment, I wondered if I mixed up my sample with Dyptique Orpheon, which does feature honeycomb and it turns out, someone else had made that connection. Odeon to me, is quite harsh, sweet, honeyed rose, with a lot of earthy patchouli underneath. The whole vibe borders on medicinal.
A fragrance that it reminded me of was Menditorrosa Rituale. Overall, not bad, but I didn’t love it.