Manoa
“Manoa by Memo Paris is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a amber, vanilla composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2010 by Memo Paris and crafted by perfumer Aliénor Massenet, Manoa is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that balances bright citrus notes with warm, enveloping base accords. The composition opens with the freshness of ginger and bergamot, which cut through to reveal a heart of Amalfi lemon and iris, creating a luminous contrast. As it settles, tonka bean, opoponax, and French labdanum add layers of sweetness and balsamic warmth, grounding the scent in a richly textured amber foundation.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance blooms best after an hour, so apply two sprays to your pulse points. It reads best in cooler weather when its warm base notes shine through without becoming too heavy.
Aliénor Massenet
Founding perfumer · 93 fragrances
Designer Memo Paris
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The story behind the bottle.
The first sip of spiced chai on a chilly evening, where the warmth of ginger and vanilla wraps around you like a cozy blanket.
Fig. 01 — Manoa, Memo Paris
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