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Graines Vagabondes

Palais Bourbon Memo Paris 2023

8.2 / 10 52 Ratings

A popular perfume by Memo Paris for women and men, released in 2023. The scent is spicy-resinous. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Memo International.
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Main accords

Spicy

Resinous

Sweet

Oriental

Smoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Black pepper

Cardamom

Cinnamon

Frankincense

Geranium

Heart Notes

Bourbon vanilla absolute Benzoin

Benzoin

Cistus absolute

Peru balsam

Tonka bean absolute

Base Notes

Australian sandalwood

Gaiac wood

Patchouli

Vetiver

Perfumer

Gaël Montero

Ratings

Scent

8.252 Ratings

Longevity

8.244 Ratings

Sillage

7.443 Ratings

Bottle

8.645 Ratings

Value for money

6.729 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Graines Vagabondes collection.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/03/2025

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

Luxart
3 Reviews

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Luxart

Paris paris

Palais Bourbon by Memo Paris is much more than just a fragrance - it is an olfactory journey into the opulent world of French elegance. From the very first spray, a vibrant play of noble spices ignites, filling the opening with lively energy.

Soon after, the characteristic signature of Memo Paris unfolds: precious African leather, enveloped in delicate, creamy vanilla. This composition creates a fascinating tension between strength and softness, between sensual warmth and aristocratic distance.

The fragrance feels like a walk through the halls of a Parisian palace - majestic yet inviting; mysterious yet familiar.

Palais Bourbon embodies pure refinement - a scent of extraordinary depth and nobility that lingers long and wraps itself around its wearer like an invisible, elegant garment.

01/05/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

DarkWinterCS
291 Reviews

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DarkWinterCS

Very helpful Review 7

The Smoky Veil of Cooling Days

Flittering flakes, damp-cold air, and crackling firewood. Silence in the forest and lost in thought. Despite the November blues and contemplative times, a warm glow brightens many deep souls here. Bright, uplifting, and secure. A velvety cushion of velour waiting by the fire, inviting you into a world full of affection. The soft crackle of flames.

No aging images of Roman-Greek memories that Memo wants to express here.
Nevertheless, the symbolism fits with the tool in hand to create something wonderful, perhaps even monumental for culture in the next step. Ruler, hammer, and chisel for the right proportions and creative freedom. Perhaps nothing new, yet something that awakens desires.

Memo creates a scent here that stays in my memory. A perfect harmony that Celine also achieved with "Black Tie | Celine," making the theme of vanilla accessible in a way that no one else had before.

Instead of the creamy-powdery orientation, it is a wonderful play with spices and smoke here, evoking fascination and allowing me to dream. The balance, which I see as a decisive point every time, is implemented here again. Not the performance or the annoyingly persistent presence.

Delicate vanilla, underlaid with light tonka bean and a hint of cinnamon. A little vetiver adds an earthy touch and a certain strength. Alone, this would be too much over time, which is why a wonderfully creamy-resinous smoke is introduced, which is not sharp, greasy, or overly intense. Exactly the amount needed to turn a good scent into an outstanding one.

For this reason, the monothematic composition or the lack of development is never bothersome. Here, the focus was on simplicity and creating the best possible outcome from this combination of ingredients. The spot next to Black Tie is surely his, and thus the three figures of the bottle have done a good job.

01/06/2024

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Dennis1104
1014 Reviews

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Dennis1104

Helpful Review 5

Insanely beautiful!

Palais Bourbon is a wonderfully oriental, sweet-resinous, spicy fragrance with an extremely beautiful geranium.
The entire composition is truly excellent.
Anyone who is a fan of the brand Memo Paris knows what this brand always delivers, and yes, this new fragrance is simply good again!!

We get a great spiciness here from cardamom and subtle pepper. The pepper is not sharp, intrusive, or anything like that. Just super pleasant and nicely integrated. The pepper harmonizes wonderfully with the cardamom.

Additionally, we have throughout the fragrance development a wonderfully beautiful geranium for me.
I am not really a big fan of rose or geranium.
However, here it is simply excellently crafted.

The whole thing is then enveloped by sweet-resinous impressions with balsamic undertones.
A mix of vanilla, tonka bean, cinnamon, benzoin, and Peru balsam.
It sounded good to me beforehand, and yes, it does smell good!

Additionally, pleasant incense also sets in over time.
Not at all church-like incense, just for your information.
The incense is really very pleasing and fits perfectly with the other accords of the fragrance.

I really like it!
I am also just a fan of Memo Paris.

12/17/2023

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Ergreifend
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Ergreifend

Top Review 28

Silent Night Chapel Blues

Anyone who has ever been to the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf near Salzburg during Advent can attest that it is one of the most beautiful and calming moments for oneself when it comes to the winter season.
Not only is the chapel dedicated to the memory of the Christmas carol Silent Night, Holy Night and its lyricist Joseph Mohr, but it also leaves a very beautiful and impressive impression when viewed in the snow, on a crisp, clear night.

Under the mantle, there is nothing other than Palais Bourbon, which is one of the most beautiful newcomers and is so well adapted to the winter temperatures that it mentally places you in the white snow when you wear it.

Powerful tonka bean, underpinned by a warm, smoky note, which is infused with finely ground spices like cinnamon, vanilla buds, and cardamom. A lovely sweetness glides into the whole, mixing it into a thick, powdery cream. Everything gently touched by earthy, warm patchouli. Snowflakes cloud the senses, the fireplace crackles in the background. Light balsamic notes of vetiver complete the whole. Always accompanied by this gentle, warm, and smoky note. The heart radiates with creamy tonka bean, which fits in wonderfully here. One would think it’s a smoothie for winter. And it is! Plus, it lasts a very long time. The winter heart breathes under the thick wool coat.

However, it is quite uncomplicated, not undergoing any major developments. On the contrary. It is simply smooth. It glides slowly on the warmed skin before it ventures out into the cold. The bottle is also a real feast for the eyes, but the design may not particularly match the content. A snow-covered chapel would probably be more fitting. Palais Bourbon is undoubtedly a winter fragrance. It invites you to linger, listening to the
Silent Night Chapel Blues.

Absolutely successful, Memo! Chapeau!