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Memo Paris Madurai
Memo Paris

Madurai

Citrus
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2022 · womens

Memo Paris is a niche fragrance house founded by designer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and focused on capturing the essence of global destinations. Madurai, released in 2022, draws inspiration from the Indian temple city of the same name, known for its spiritual atmosphere and vibrant culture.

Madurai opens with clary sage and mandarin orange, establishing a fresh, slightly herbal topnote before shifting into a rich white floral heart. Jasmine sambac and tuberose take center stage, supported by the distinctive earthiness of clary sage that threads throughout. The base settles into warm, resinous notes of benzoin and sandalwood with patchouli grounding the composition. The overall effect is a balsamic, woody floral that balances sensuality with earthy depth.

This fragrance works best for someone seeking a non-traditional floral that leans toward green and woody territory rather than pure sweetness. It's versatile enough for year-round wear, though its warmth and sophistication make it particularly suited to cooler months or evening occasions. If you're drawn to nuanced, character-driven florals, Madurai aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
29%
Floral
71%
Jasmine
90%
White Floral
100%
Green
52%
Aromatic
60%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
33%
Earthy
33%
Balsamic
70%
Vanilla
33%
Sweet
62%
Creamy
67%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Dry, slightly fruity, and intensely herbal, clary sage has a warm, tea-like quality with faintly floral and nutty facets. It's the more sophisticated sibling of regular sage, used in Eau Sauvage and countless classic masculines for its clean, Mediterranean character. Simultaneously natural and refined.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Dry, slightly fruity, and intensely herbal, clary sage has a warm, tea-like quality with faintly floral and nutty facets. It's the more sophisticated sibling of regular sage, used in Eau Sauvage and countless classic masculines for its clean, Mediterranean character. Simultaneously natural and refined.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Tuberose
Tuberose
One of the most intensely floral natural ingredients in existence, rich, creamy, and almost narcotic in its sweetness. Tuberose is polarizing by design: it's meant to be enveloping, not background. It has rubbery, vanilla-like facets that make it feel both sensual and slightly retro.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
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The HomesteaderBest match85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician83% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
Citrus29%Floral71%Jasmine90%White Floral100%Green52%
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Memo Paris Madurai— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Madurai is $170.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $170.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Memo Paris fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Memo Paris Madurai? +
$170.00 at Memo Paris. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Memo Paris Madurai smell like? +
Memo Paris is a niche fragrance house founded by designer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and focused on capturing the essence of global destinations. Madurai, released in 2022, draws inspiration from the Indian temple city of the same name, known for its spiritual atmosphere and vibrant culture. Madurai opens with clary sage and mandarin orange, establishing a fresh, slightly herbal topnote before shifting into a rich white floral heart. Jasmine sambac and tuberose take center stage, supported by the distinctive earthiness of clary sage that threads throughout. The base settles into warm, resinous notes of benzoin and sandalwood with patchouli grounding the composition. The overall effect is a balsamic, woody floral that balances sensuality with earthy depth. This fragrance works best for someone seeking a non-traditional floral that leans toward green and woody territory rather than pure sweetness. It's versatile enough for year-round wear, though its warmth and sophistication make it particularly suited to cooler months or evening occasions. If you're drawn to nuanced, character-driven florals, Madurai aligns with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Memo Paris Madurai? +
Top: Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Clary Sage, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose. Base: Benzoin, Patchouli, Sandalwood.
What other fragrances smell like Memo Paris Madurai? +
Based on shared notes, Memo Paris Odéon X Madurai (Benzoin, Patchouli, Clary Sage, Jasmine Sambac), Juliette Has a Gun Oil Fiction (Benzoin, Patchouli, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange), Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Extreme Pure Perfume for women (Patchouli, Sandalwood, Jasmine Sambac, Mandarin Orange), Adidas Get Ready Men (Patchouli, Sandalwood, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange), Lacoste Pour Femme Timeless for women (Patchouli, Sandalwood, Jasmine Sambac, Mandarin Orange) may smell similar to Madurai.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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