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Memo Paris · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2014

≈ $240 · 75ml · approx. retail

A luminous citrus-floral built around sesame, a symbol of health and longevity in Asia. Sparkling mandarin and grapefruit meet mate tea and airy florals over a mossy, musky drydown.

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Perfumer

Aliénor Massenet

French · 16 in collection

Aliénor Massenet is a French VP Senior Perfumer at Symrise who trained at Cinquième Sens and began her career at IFF before joining Symrise. She is known for fragrances built on contrasts and unexpected pairings, favoring raw materials such as myrrh and labdanum.

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