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Memo Paris

Palais Bourbon

Palais Bourbon by Memo Paris is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a woody, warm spicy composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.

intimate warmthwoody richnesssophisticated comfortsmoky depthoriental spice
4.26· 341 Ratings
Created byGaël Montero
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Palais Bourbon, crafted by Gaël Montero and launched in 2024 by Memo Paris, is an Oriental Spicy fragrance that weaves together woody, warm spicy, and smoky accords. The composition opens with a balsamic-aromatic note before settling into the rich warmth of oud and vanilla, creating a scent that feels both intimate and expansive. This fragrance embodies the refined elegance for which Memo Paris is known, offering a sophisticated balance between complexity and comfort.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak160
Weak480
Moderate4.2k
Long16.0k
Eternal5.8k
Sillage
Intimate800
Moderate7.8k
Strong16.0k
Enormous4.5k

Application Tips

Apply two sprays to your pulse points — the balsamic top notes will introduce the fragrance, but it's the base of vanilla and oud that will linger throughout the day. It’s best for cooler evenings or indoor settings where its warmth can truly shine.

03 · The Nose

Gaël Montero

Founding perfumer · 26 fragrances

Gaël Montero portrait

Of French-Spanish heritage and raised in Madrid, Gaël Montero studied perfumery at Montpellier University and was mentored by perfumer Jordi Fernandez in Barcelona. After working as a Perfumer Assistant at Procter & Gamble, he joined Givaudan's Perfumery School in Paris, rising from lab assistant to junior perfumer, and now works as a perfumer for Memo Paris, based in Dubai.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet intensity of an afternoon spent in a library lined with leather-bound books, where the scent of warm spices and smoldering oud envelops you.

Fig. 01 — Palais Bourbon, Memo Paris

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06 · The Room

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