Abu Dhabi by Memo Paris

I tried this perfume with too much innocence. I love dates, I own several perfumes with this note, but this perfume surpasses everything I had tried until today with that note. Its opening is tremendously intense, where saffron leads the way so the other notes can then come in. That saffron arrives and stays there, plants its flag and never leaves, but lets dates and plum also take a starring role, taking over the podium from the middle phase on. This perfume doesn’t need vanillas or honeys because the sweetness of those fruits is more than enough. An almost syrupy, thick sweetness. After a few minutes you can breathe better because everything starts to calm down, to tone down a bit. But it’s not a perfume for the faint-hearted. I see it as totally unisex but you absolutely have to enjoy scents with that Middle Eastern imprint, loud, intense. I think it’s a fragrance of spectacular quality but I wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing it because I find it too overwhelming. Now, if you like scents with these kinds of characteristics, it’s without a doubt 100% worth it. It’s a sensual, nocturnal, wintry and 100% unisex scent.

This perfume is very well made, I think it deserves a higher rating. It’s not versatile, it’s for cold climates, for winter. But it’s a delight, an exquisite treat. It’s silky and sweet, it’s soft, enveloping and cosy. It’s elegant but also for casual wear. I didn’t know any work by this nose, Mylene Alran, and I was very pleasantly surprised.

Definitely a spiced scent, with a very oriental, warm and dark touch. It’s exquisite. It has a sweet touch from the blend of date and plum, which contrasts brilliantly with that so piquant cardamom, which together with the resins, you get a blend very much in the style of One Thousand and One Nights (sexual version) because for me it’s a very sexy scent. Very very good. In short: masculine, I admit it. A masculine scent Zero versatile, a dark aroma that calls for cold climates or at least cool ones, and to be minimally dressed (or naked LOL) Scent: 8 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 7.5 Price: 255 euros/75ml

This perfume is a great ace up your sleeve, especially for those connected to the group where they kill them quietly. The truth is I was looking for a date fragrance that was quite versatile and wouldn’t turn too sweet on my skin, but without losing performance… and I finally found all of that in Abu Dhabi. This fragrance is an elegant, subtle and cosy gourmand, where all the aromas share the same level of prominence, with the vetiver note being more discreet. Beyond my personal impressions, it is undoubtedly a very well-balanced composition. If it weren’t for the sexy or cheeky side given by the plum and date notes, I would recommend it for the office. Still, I see it as very versatile for all other social situations that don’t require strict formality. As for times of year, I’ve worn Abu Dhabi in cold weather above 12°C and in summer below 34°C, so it will be a good Swiss Army knife for you. Just bear in mind that it projects well during the first hour and then stays close to the skin, lasting about 7-8 hours with six sprays. If you spray on clothes, you’ll extend its longevity. As I always advise, always try any niche perfume on skin before final purchase and don’t rely solely on the scent that develops on paper or a blotter. Remember that for you the best judge to give a 4, a 5 or a 10 to a fragrance will be your own skin.

This perfume is very well made, I think it deserves a higher rating. It’s not versatile, it’s for cold climates, for winter. But it’s a delight, an exquisite treat. It’s silky and sweet, it’s soft, enveloping and cosy. It’s elegant but also for casual wear. I didn’t know any work by this nose, Mylene Alran, and I have been very pleasantly surprised.

The perfume is excellently crafted and deserves a higher rating. While it isn’t versatile and is best suited for cold weather and winter, it is simply a delight, an absolute treat. It’s silky, sweet, soft, enveloping, and cosy. Elegant yet suitable for informal wear. I knew nothing of this nose, Mylene Alran, before, and she has pleasantly surprised me.

This perfume is a real ace up the sleeve, especially for the ‘kill with kindness’ crowd. I was looking for a versatile date fragrance that wouldn’t become too sweet on my skin but still maintain its performance… and I finally found it in Abu Dhabi. It’s an elegant, subtle, and cosy gourmand where all the notes share the spotlight, with vetiver playing a more discreet role. It’s a very well-balanced composition. If it weren’t for the sexy edge given by the plum and date notes, I’d recommend it for work. I see it as very versatile for anything except highly formal occasions. I’ve worn it in the cold above 12°C and in summer below 34°C, so it will serve you as a good Swiss Army knife. It projects well for the first hour before settling close to the skin, lasting around 7-8 hours with six applications. Applying it to clothes extends the longevity. As always, test any niche perfume on your skin before buying and don’t trust the paper notes alone. Remember, your own skin will be the best judge for you.