Eau de Parfum
Created in 2019

Vaadhoo Memo Paris

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Summer
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Vaadhoo by Memo Paris is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Vaadhoo was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Alienor Massenet. Top notes are Ginger, Basil and Cassis; middle notes are Geranium, Immortelle and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Patchouli and Moss.

Composition Profile

aromatic 100%
warm spicy 85%
woody 70%
earthy 60%
fresh spicy 50%
herbal 40%
patchouli 35%
mossy 30%
green 25%
sweet 20%

About the Perfumer

Painting That Reflects Vaadhoo Memo Paris

The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel

The Demon Seated by Mikhail Vrubel, 1890

This evocative painting captures the complex, mysterious aura of the fragrance. The rich textures and contemplative mood mirror the fragrance's depth and striking presence, while the bold use of color reflects its distinctive character.

Classic Song That Matches Vaadhoo Memo Paris

Song album cover

"Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin, 1924

Like Vaadhoo Memo Paris, Gershwin's masterpiece seamlessly blends contrasting elements into a harmonious whole. The composition's elegant transitions between dynamic and serene passages mirror the fragrance's evolution on skin. Just as this scent brings together traditional and modern elements, "Rhapsody in Blue" merges classical structure with jazz improvisation, creating something sophisticated yet accessible—an auditory parallel to this fragrance's olfactory journey.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

The first impression, lasting 15-30 minutes

Ginger
Basil
Cassis

Heart Notes

The core character, lasting 2-4 hours

Geranium
Immortelle
Jasmine

Base Notes

The lasting impression, 4+ hours

Vetiver
Patchouli
Moss
Unique Character

Vaadhoo Memo Paris by Memo Paris offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Vaadhoo Memo Paris embodies the distinctive style of Memo Paris while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Vaadhoo Memo Paris is Ideal For

The Dreamer’s Elixir: A Portrait of the Vaadhoo Lover

The Archetype: The Visionary (Sage + Creator)

The one who wears Vaadhoo by Memo Paris is not merely drawn to fragrance—they are seduced by the poetry of memory, the alchemy of time suspended in scent. This is a perfume of sun-drenched resins, salty skin, and the ghost of tropical blooms—an olfactory reverie of distant shores. The wearer is, above all, a Visionary, an archetype that fuses the Sage’s introspection with the Creator’s yearning to manifest beauty. They do not simply exist; they curate existence, shaping reality into something more luminous, more layered than the mundane.

Yet every Visionary walks a tightrope between inspiration and illusion. Their strength lies in their ability to see beyond the immediate, but their shadow is the temptation to escape into fantasy, to prefer the dream over the waking world.

A Life Woven in Gold and Shadow

Their tastes are deliberate, almost ritualistic. They favor textures that whisper rather than shout—linen that wrinkles with lived-in elegance, jewelry tarnished just enough to suggest history. Their home is a sanctuary of muted tones, punctuated by vivid artifacts: a seashell from a forgotten beach, a first edition of The Sheltering Sky, a vial of oud oil bought on impulse in Marrakech. They do not follow trends; they follow sensations.

Philosophy, for them, is not an abstract exercise but a sensory one. They believe in the sacredness of the ephemeral—the way light slants through shutters at dusk, the weightlessness of a perfect chord in a Satie composition. They are drawn to thinkers like Camus and Woolf, not for systems of thought, but for the way they capture the texture of human fragility.

The Light: A Connoisseur of the Sublime

Their greatest gift is their ability to transfigure the ordinary. A simple meal becomes a ceremony; a walk through the city turns into a flâneur’s meditation. They are the friend who remembers the exact shade of blue in your eyes when you laughed last summer, the one who gifts you a book they swear was written just for you. Their relationships are deep but few—they do not collect people, but moments.

Professionally, they thrive where imagination is currency: as a filmmaker lingering on a single frame, a perfumer chasing the phantom of a childhood scent, a writer who spends hours on a single sentence until it hums. They are not afraid of solitude; in fact, they require it like oxygen.

The Shadow: The Exile of Reality

But the Visionary’s brilliance casts long shadows. Their pursuit of the sublime can curdle into escapism—a refusal to engage with life’s harsher textures. They may romanticize melancholy, mistaking it for depth. Relationships suffer when their partners grow weary of competing with an idealized version of love, one that exists only in golden-hour lighting.

They are prone to indecision, not out of fear, but because they see too many possibilities. A simple choice—where to live, whom to love—becomes paralyzing when every path is weighed against an imagined perfection. And when reality inevitably disappoints, they retreat further into their inner world, where everything can be controlled, polished, and preserved like a scent in a glass vial.

The Fragrance as Mirror

Vaadhoo is their essence distilled: solar, saline, with a narcotic warmth that lingers like a half-remembered dream. It is not a scent for those who seek clarity; it is for those who find beauty in the unresolved. The wearer knows that life is not a problem to be solved, but a composition to be felt—sometimes harmonious, sometimes dissonant, always fleeting.

They are not naive; they are choosers of enchantment. And though their shadow may whisper that they are merely ghosts in their own lives, their light reminds them: to dream is not to evade, but to transcend.

Pros

  • Exceptional longevity that lasts throughout the day
  • Complex evolution offers a rewarding sensory journey
  • Versatile enough for various occasions and seasons
  • Unique composition stands out from mainstream fragrances
  • High-quality ingredients ensure a premium experience

Cons

  • May be too intense for casual everyday wear
  • Higher price point reflects premium positioning
  • Bold projection might be overwhelming in close quarters
  • Certain notes may polarize some noses
  • Not ideal for those who prefer subtle, skin-close scents

Fictional Characters Who Would Wear This

👔

Harvey Specter

from "Suits"

Confident, polished, and always in control – this scent matches his sophisticated persona.

🕶️

James Bond

from "007 Series"

Elegant yet dangerous, with a complex character that unfolds over time, just like the fragrance.

👑

Daenerys Targaryen

from "Game of Thrones"

Commands attention with a powerful presence that balances fiery intensity and regal grace.

🧠

Sherlock Holmes

from "Sherlock Holmes"

Appreciates complexity and nuance, with a distinctive signature that's easily recognized.

💼

Miranda Priestly

from "The Devil Wears Prada"

Exudes authority and refined taste, with an unapologetic boldness that demands respect.