BergamotOpens with
Jasmine SambacHeart
Vanilla AbsoluteDries down to
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Memo Paris · Sold as unisex
Flam
The quiet intensity of an intimate conversation in a dimly lit room, where the air is filled with subtle notes of vanilla and wood.
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FlamPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessFiamma Assoluta · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Memo Paris, Flam is crafted by perfumer Philippe Paparella-Paris and stands as an exemplar of the brand's commitment to sophisticated elegance. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic blend of bergamot and orange, which cuts through the rich complexity of its heart and base notes. At its core lies jasmine sambac, clary sage, and ambrettolide, creating a soft floral warmth that is neither overpowering nor understated. Vanilla absolute, cedarwood, tonka bean, and musk form an enveloping amber-musky base that grounds the composition in a warm, powdery embrace.
Flam's citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure the rich base notes have time to develop. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for an evening out or a quiet dinner at home.
Fig. 01 — Flam, Memo Paris
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Philippe Paparella-Paris
Twenty years across four continentsPhilippe Paparella-Paris grew up surrounded by his mother's and grandmothers' love for Y by Yves Saint Laurent, Coco, and N°5 by Chanel, developing a lasting passion for perfume and bottle-collecting.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 10%.