Purple Mémoire
Purple Mémoire by Floris is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, lavender and coriander, moves into lavender, violet, iris and ylang-ylang and dries down to sandalwood, labdanum, tonka bean and cocoa. Expect around 5 hours of wear, and it projects softly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Heart
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Cocoa Dry, dusty chocolate. Bitter rather than sweet.
Smells like this
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