MEM

10 reseñas

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• Dr.No

  February 17, 2019

  

  Gardoni surprised me with ‘T-Rex’ from Zoologist, a masterpiece. But what about ‘MeM’? The website lists four types of lavender. To be blunt, it’s a classic-cut soapy lavender scent with a floral note and an animalic undertone, opening with citrus. On closer analysis, I can detect a faint smoky note in the dry down and sandalwood that adds a slight creamy touch. Do I like it? No. It doesn’t smell bad; it has quality and I appreciate the extraordinary combinations that challenge my nose, but I’m not sure what I would have changed. It’s the third time I’ve tried it and it still doesn’t convince me; it didn’t make me say ‘wow’ nor did it intrigue me. I simply don’t feel interested in owning it. It disappoints me because I’ve smelled ‘very crazy’ and wonderful perfumes from Gardoni that caused a stir due to their originality. MeM left me indifferent. Perfumes like this are acquired tastes, I know, but how much longer should I keep trying?

• Sibarita

  April 17, 2020

  

  I own this fragrance and I’m absolutely smitten; it’s one of the finest lavender scents I’ve ever encountered because it doesn’t smell like a barbershop in the style of Caron or Atkinsons. This lavender is very natural and the fragrance works perfectly on my skin. Longevity and projection are exceptional. Perhaps the only drawback is the price per millilitre; at 50ml it feels a bit steep, but if it were 100ml it would be spot on. That said, it’s worth every penny because it lasts so long. I can’t recommend it enough.

• Jimmyvrod

  September 22, 2020

  

  MEM Review: An overwhelming, warm, and boozy lavender opening with a sweet touch of honey, sap, and green herbs, smelling of propolis. After an hour, on my skin, a sharp note emerged; I suppose cedar, that characteristic smell when a carpenter works and releases fine sawdust that chokes. I was one step away from washing it off, but I endured the strong phase. After 30 minutes, it disappeared. The dry down is skin-close, more floral and green, but dominated by lavender. In summary, a super natural lavender fougère, animalised lavender combined with more lavender of all types, with a green and sweet touch. Definitely not for me, but for those who love lavender very much, it will seem interesting.

• kjarr

  December 1, 2020

  

  This MeM has several facets. On the first day, smelling it from the morning: it starts with lavender (probably absolute) alongside an animalic civet note in its urinous facet, distorting the sweetness of the lavender. That sensation of cat pee lasts 2-3 hours. I confess that civet in the morning without breakfast… puts me off. Then the civet fades and the lavender continues, escorted by other well-mixed flowers; this lasts 3-4 hours. Later, the lavender departs and a sweet base remains, reminiscent of Acqua di Cuba by Sta. Maria Novella, shining with labdanum, amber, and benzoin honey, very pleasant. The lavender leaves a residue and the civet never disappears, moving to the background but always present. A very animalic fragrance, on a par with Maai, with a long development and several turns on the skin. It’s been 10 hours and it’s still going. EDIT 13-8-25: The magic of civet! After nearly five years, the perfume has mutated. The civet has transformed it. The urinous nuances are no longer visible; now it has creaminess, more body and density, in the best sense. It has improved notably.

• kjarr

  December 12, 2020

  

  This Mem has several faces. On the first day, viewed from the morning: an opening with lavender (probably absolute) alongside an animalic civet note in its urinous facet, distorting the sweetness of the lavender. That sensation of cat urine lasts 2-3 hours. I confess that the civet in the morning without breakfast… turns me off. Then the civet abandons the stage and the lavender continues, escorted by other well-mixed flowers; this lasts 3-4 hours. Later, the lavender bids farewell, leaving a sweet base reminiscent of Acqua di Cuba by Sta. Maria Novella, shining with labdanum, amber, and honeyed benzoin, very pleasant. The lavender leaves sediment and the civet never disappears; it moves to the background but is always there. A very animalic fragrance, in the order of Maai, with long development and several turns on the skin. It has lasted 10 hours and is still going. EDIT 13-8-25: The magic of civet! After almost five years, the perfume has mutated. The civet has transformed it. The urinous nuances are no longer visible; now it has creaminess, more body and density, in the best sense. It has improved notably.

• R.de Lioncourt

  May 18, 2021

  

  Apart from the lavender, I would highlight the musk and a mentholated-balsamic touch. The combination is original and I value it, but I believe it does not sit well; it does not convince me. I associate animalic scents with something warmer, and the floral does not fit with the animalic. I prefer white flowers or roses to pair with ouds or musks. I suppose that is why it is common, and this perfume is ‘original’. For those who like things recherché, it must be tried. It is a rare combination.

• JPC

  June 18, 2024

  

  For perfume lovers, it’s a pleasure to discover a fragrance that catches your attention, original and distinct. With MEM, not only does this happen, but you discover something new. Centred on lavender, you might expect harsh, masculine, or typical fougère scents, but nothing like that. The main accord is the combination of lavender, civet, and ylang-ylang. Rich Lavandula angustifolia with sweet, warm, and honeyed tones thanks to the waxy contributions of the civet and the balsamic tone of the ylang. Elegant and comforting. As it dries down, new facets of lavender emerge due to the different types used, along with green and coumarin notes, carrying it to a herbal territory, leaning towards hay. The final base features ambered and resinous accords, familiar yet pleasant. A multifaceted, warm, comforting, elegant, and different perfume. Many natural components combined with mastery. MEM is undoubtedly a perfume to discover and enjoy. Best wishes.

• JPC

  July 1, 2024

  

  For lovers of perfumery, it is a pleasure to discover a fragrance that catches your attention, original and distinct. With MEM, not only does this happen, but you discover something new. Centred on lavender, you might expect rough, masculine, or typical fougère scents, but nothing of the sort. The main accord is a combination of lavender, civet, and ylang-ylang. Rich Lavandula angustifolia with sweet tones, warm and honeyed by the waxy contributions of the civet and the balsamic tone of the ylang. Elegant and comforting. As it dries, new facets of lavender emerge due to the different types used, along with green and coumarin notes, carrying it to a herbal territory, leaning towards hay. The final base features ambered and resinous accords, familiar yet pleasant. A multifaceted, warm, comforting, elegant, and different perfume. Many natural components combined with mastery. MEM is undoubtedly a perfume to discover and enjoy. Best wishes.

• Victortor

  December 17, 2025

  

  Interesting and fascinating, yet rare. Aromatic and dense, clean yet dirty, floral and animalic. A scent that is hard to pin down, lacking a natural fit, but brimming with personality. The opening features a heavy lavender note that saturates the nose, citrusy and mentholated, over a honeyed base. I don’t fully understand it, which makes it alluring. In the heart, the ylang-ylang dances between two waters. There is a deep, animalic, pure musk persisting from the start, unpolished. It will lose its brightness to become more animalic, resinous, and woody. The musk continues to buzz, preventing it from being a gentle composition. I like it for being original and extravagant, although its wearability remains to be determined; I am not sure if it leaves a pleasant trail in the air as it never ceases to smell on me. Perhaps unisex, with great longevity, though less in heat. Easy to wear but not versatile; I have my doubts. A very good olfactory experience, but I cannot see a clear, reasonable use for it.

• Victortor

  December 25, 2025

  

  A fascinating and rare perfume at once, aromatic and dense, clean yet dirty, floral and animalic. Difficult to pin down, it doesn’t fit neatly anywhere but has immense personality. The opening is intriguing, with saturated lavender, citrus and menthol notes, over a honeyed base I don’t quite understand, which gives it appeal. The heart dances between two waters with ylang-ylang. From the start, there’s a deep, clean yet dirty, animalic and pure muskiness, unpolished. It will lose its brightness to become more animalic, resinous and woody. The musk keeps buzzing, preventing it from being a pleasant composition. I like it for its originality and extravagance, although its wearability remains to be seen; I’m not sure if it leaves a pleasant trail in the air, as I can’t stop smelling it. Perhaps unisex, with great longevity, less so in heat, easy to wear but not versatile. As an olfactory experience, it’s very good, but I can’t see a clear use for it.