2023
Marfa Oud
Aliénor MassenetThe nose · 93 fragrances · also made African Rose (2019)Portrait →

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Memo Paris  ·  Sold as unisex

Marfa Oud

A late afternoon hike through a forest, where the scent of earth and oud is balanced by the crispness of fresh air and the subtle sweetness of wildflowers.

3.6748 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodywhite floralcitrusoudtuberosepowdery
Marfa OudPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessAlghalia · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityVery weak46% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak27%
Weak5%
Moderate23%
Long lasting18%
Eternal27%
SillageIntimate43% say strong or enormous
Intimate33%
Moderate24%
Strong19%
Enormous24%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine12%
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Unisex31%
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Feminine58%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Marfa Oud, crafted by Alienor Massenet and launched in 2023 by Memo Paris, is a fragrance that embodies the tension between the rugged wilderness and refined elegance. The composition opens with a bright citrus note, which cuts through the rich, smoky essence of oud, creating an intriguing contrast. This woody aromatic scent then evolves into a heart of white floral and tuberose, adding a touch of sweetness before settling into a powdery, vanilla base that anchors the whole experience in warmth.

How to wear it

Apply Marfa Oud in moderation — the citrus top notes are bright but fleeting. Once they fade, the rich oud and floral heart will develop on skin over the next hour. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings.

Fig. 01 — Marfa Oud, Memo Paris

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Aliénor Massenet portrait
03 · The nose

Aliénor Massenet

Tradition worn lightly

Aliénor Massenet is a French perfumer who grew up in a family steeped in tradition, shaped in turn by an English boarding school and the streets of New York.

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Marfa OudSiberian Golden Woods
Try it layered

With Memo Paris Siberian Golden Woods

Adds aromatic and earthy; shares sandalwood.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.67/ 5 · 48 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 21%.

Love44%
Like15%
OK21%
Dislike6%
Hate15%
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