Discover Abu Dhabi by Memo Paris, a Unisex Eau de Parfum inspired by the serene balance between sea and desert in the UAE, placing the date at the heart of its composition as a symbol of the Al Ain Oasis.
The fragrance opens with bergamot oil, Brazilian orange, pink peppercorn, Indian cardamom, ginger, Somali olibanum and a saffron-like accent. Its heart reveals date accord, plum accord, Indian davana, carrot seed and North African orange blossom, before settling into an intricate woody base of multiple vetiver oils, Indonesian patchouli, cistus, fir balsam, vanillin and amber materials.
Memo Paris presents Abu Dhabi under the name Enchanted Date. The ripe, succulent date is the guest of honour, referencing the cultural and botanical heritage of the Al Ain Oasis. Plum, amber, vetiver, saffron and cardamom enrich its generous, enveloping character.
The fragrance evokes Abu Dhabi through the dunes of Al Wathba, the Arabian Gulf, the Mangrove National Park and the palm trees of Al Ain. Its bottle is decorated with patterns inspired by Al Sadu, the traditional Emirati Bedouin weaving technique.
Created by perfumer Mylène Alran, Abu Dhabi was launched in 2024. Specialist sources classify it as a Unisex Woody Spicy fragrance, while Memo Paris places it within the Graines Vagabondes collection.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with bergamot oil, Brazilian orange oil, pink peppercorn CO₂, Indian cardamom oil, ginger extract, Somali olibanum and Safraleine.
Bergamot and orange provide citrus luminosity, while cardamom, ginger and pink pepper bring aromatic spicy warmth. Olibanum adds a gentle resinous dimension, and Safraleine introduces a warm, dry saffron-leather nuance.
Heart Notes
The heart reveals date accord, plum accord, Indian davana, carrot seed oil, North African orange flower absolute and Mahonial.
Date is the defining ingredient, bringing ripe, rich and enveloping sweetness. Plum adds darker juicy fruitiness, while davana contributes complex aromatic-fruity nuances. Carrot seed creates subtle earthiness and orange blossom brings floral radiance.
Base Notes
The composition settles on Indian Vetiver des Sables, Haitian vetiver, Indonesian vetiver, Indonesian patchouli, Spanish cistus absolute, fir balsam, vanillin, Ambrofix and AmbreXolide.
Multiple varieties of vetiver create a dry, earthy and woody structure. Patchouli deepens the base, while cistus and fir balsam introduce resinous warmth. Vanillin and modern amber materials soften the dry-down with smooth, enveloping warmth.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Bergamot Oil, Brazilian Orange Oil, Pink Peppercorn CO₂, Indian Cardamom Oil, Ginger Extract CO₂, Somali Olibanum Oil, Safraleine
- Heart: Date Accord, Plum Accord, Indian Davana Oil, Carrot Seed Oil, North African Orange Flower Absolute, Mahonial
- Base: Indian Vetiver des Sables, Haitian Vetiver, Indonesian Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli, Spanish Cistus Absolute, Fir Balsam Absolute, Vanillin, Ambrofix, AmbreXolide