PepperOpens with
CypriolHeart
OudDries down to
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Memo Paris · Sold as unisex
Shams Oud
The moment you step into an opulent study filled with aged wood, where the scent of oud and spices lingers in the air.
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Shams OudPremium · $100–250
36%Similar accords, often for lessEuphoria Men Intense · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares pepper, ginger and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Shams Oud by Memo Paris was launched in 2011 and is a woody-amber fragrance crafted by perfumer Aliénor Massenet. The composition opens with the fresh spice of pepper and ginger, creating an immediate sense of warmth and depth. As these top notes settle, cypriol and oud emerge, bringing a rich balsamic quality that anchors the scent in earthy sophistication. Styrax and Peru Balsam add layers of resinous sweetness, while vetiver provides a grounding earthiness that rounds out the base.
Apply Shams Oud lightly — the spicy top notes are bright but fleeting. Focus on pulse points to allow the rich balsamic base to unfold gradually over time. Ideal for evenings when you want a subtle yet lingering warmth.
Fig. 01 — Shams Oud, Memo Paris
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Aliénor Massenet
Tradition worn lightlyAliénor 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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The originalShams OudMemo Paris · Premium · $100–250Calvin Klein · 2008Euphoria Men IntenseShares Pepper, Ginger and Vetiver$40–100★ 4.04 (2,075)37%Match
Maison Alhambra · 2024Dark AoudShares Pepper, Oud and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.05 (216)36%Match
Estée Lauder · 2025White Linen Oud LegacyShares Cypriol, Oud and Vetiver$40–100★ 3.32 (37)
With Memo Paris Siberian Golden Woods
Adds powdery and green; shares vetiver.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 12%.