Eau de Parfum
Created in 2017

Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Memory Motel by Une Nuit Nomade is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. Memory Motel was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Iris and Incense; base notes are Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Composition Profile

tobacco 100%
warm spicy 85%
earthy 70%
vanilla 60%
sweet 50%
leather 40%
floral 35%
iris 30%
smoky 25%
powdery 20%

About the Perfumer

Painting That Reflects Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade

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 Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade

Song album cover

"Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin, 1924

Like Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade, 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

Bergamot

Heart Notes

The core character, lasting 2-4 hours

Carnation
Iris
Incense

Base Notes

The lasting impression, 4+ hours

Tobacco
Vanilla
Leather
Oakmoss
Patchouli
Unique Character

Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade by Une Nuit Nomade 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

Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade embodies the distinctive style of Une Nuit Nomade while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade is Ideal For

The Wanderer in Amber and Smoke

The Archetype: The Seeker

The one who wears Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade is, at their core, a Seeker—an archetype defined by restlessness, curiosity, and an insatiable hunger for experience. This fragrance, with its intoxicating blend of amber, incense, and smoky woods, evokes the scent of distant fires and forgotten roads. It is not a perfume for those who stay; it is for those who move, who chase the horizon with quiet intensity.

The Seeker does not merely travel—they quest. Their journey is not just geographical but existential, driven by the need to uncover meaning, to taste life in all its contradictions. They are drawn to the liminal, the spaces between places and states of being, where identity is fluid and the self is still being forged.

The Life of the Seeker

Their tastes are eclectic but deliberate. They prefer the worn leather of a well-traveled journal to the gloss of a new smartphone, the weight of a vintage camera to the ephemerality of digital snapshots. Their style is a mosaic of influences—bohemian but never sloppy, layered like the notes of their chosen scent. A cashmere scarf from a Moroccan souk, a silver ring bought in Istanbul, boots that have walked through rain and dust. They collect objects not for status but for the stories they hold.

Philosophically, they reject dogma but are drawn to mysticism—not as doctrine, but as metaphor. They might meditate, but not for enlightenment; rather, to quiet the mind enough to hear the whispers of their own intuition. They value freedom above security, authenticity above comfort. Their relationships are deep but transient; they love fiercely but are always aware of the door left slightly ajar.

The Light: Curiosity and Depth

The Seeker’s greatest strength is their refusal to settle. They are not content with surface-level answers or half-lived lives. They ask questions others avoid, and in doing so, they uncover hidden truths—about the world and themselves. They are the friend who remembers the exact way you took your coffee years ago, the lover who traces the map of your scars with reverence.

Their mind is a prism, refracting experience into insight. They see connections where others see chaos, finding poetry in train stations and wisdom in strangers’ conversations. They are not afraid of solitude; in fact, they thrive in it, using silence as a crucible for self-discovery.

The Shadow: Restlessness and Evasion

Yet the Seeker’s strength is also their flaw. Their hunger for the next experience can make them incapable of true presence. They may leave lovers with half-explained goodbyes, friendships with unanswered messages. Their fear of stagnation can manifest as an inability to commit—not just to people, but to ideas, careers, even their own happiness.

At their worst, they romanticize detachment, mistaking movement for growth. They may grow cynical, dismissing stability as boredom, mistaking roots for chains. The very depth they seek can elude them if they refuse to stay in one place long enough to dig.

The Fragrance as Mirror

Memory Motel Une Nuit Nomade is the scent of a life lived in transit—warm, mysterious, haunted by the ghosts of places left behind. It lingers like a half-remembered dream, neither fully here nor gone. The Seeker wears it as both armor and invitation: a signal that they are always moving, always searching, but never quite lost.

They are not running away. They are running toward—even if they do not yet know what awaits them. And perhaps that is enough.

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.