Memo Paris
African Leather
EDP · 2014 · heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-17. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.20
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.20
- spicy0.70
- woody0.50
- amber0.40
- sweet0.00
- leather0.80
- smoky0.30
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Formal
African Leather is polished, leather and woody, so it sits well with a suit.
Wildcard
African Leather is leather, a change of pace from the everyday.
Winter cold
African Leather is rich, leather and spicy, so it lasts in cold air.
Signature
African Leather is leather and spicy with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Givenchy
African Leather turns smooth and powdery with Gentleman Eau de Toilette's iris, tied by shared patchouli.
Spray African Leather first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Gentleman Eau de Toilette on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Parfums de Marly
Galloway
86/100African Leather turns smooth and powdery with Galloway's iris, and both carry cardamom.
Spray African Leather first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Galloway on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).
ALT. Fragrances
Simply Santal
84/100Simply Santal's iris softens African Leather, which also brings cinnamon.
Spray African Leather first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Simply Santal on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).