Flam

This is definitely not what I imagined. I was thinking something sweet and savory with a kick of jasmine, but this is very jasmine dominant with little sweetness. There is an essence of freshly grated citrus peel right in the opening, but it quickly fades to the background as squeaky clean jasmine takes over your senses. This is a unisex fragrance (that leans ever so slightly feminine at moments) and I can imagine many people getting amazing wear out of it. As the amber begins to creep in, the cleanliness becomes slightly less overpowering and it becomes more of the type of jasmine I appreciate. For me, I like my jasmine ever so slightly dirty and am not a huge fan of clean scents in general. Though the dry-down is more of my speed, I feel as though I would be okay with a cheaper jasmine alternative (such as Mugler's Alien). I think Flam is more elegant... people-pleasing (milder, softer)... but still a very strong jasmine fragrance; it also has that tiny bit of tonka that attempts to peak out throughout the wear and it's quite enjoyable. If it weren't so costly, I would recommend it. For the price... I'll stick to what I already have that works (Alien). I already have Sintra and Marfa is on the list next... too much spending! Haha.

Flam is easy to understand. And easy to appreciate. I agree with jolla - that this is not Alien. Id rather say that it has its particular sweetness, but the jasmine here is amazing. For the sake of making a point - to my nose, the drydown leans slightly towards jador infinissime (nutty creamy yellow floral with vanilla and amber ) than to alien’s specific type of synthetic jasmine on white amber. The jasmine sambac here is more like the one I can smell in Jo Malone (jasmine sambac and marigold). Also, in comparison to Alien - soft cedar is felt in the drydown, balancing the ambery sweetness and preventing it from becoming too syrupy or cloying. The cedar is like in Jaipur Bouquet Boucheron, but although it too has jasmine sambac, cashmere etc … it is a greener fragrance altogether. So, in defense of those who find Flam too similar to Alien, I can say that it is possible that if you like one you may like the other.

I've had this fb for 3 years and fall in love all over again when I pull it back out in the spring. Its a moderately heady jasmine and cashmeran blend that would probably be too dense for warm weather but for the Memo signature musk which seems to diffuse and disburse the scent in every possible direction. Arghhh, its so bright and feminine, in the best way possible. My God, I love this one so bad. I'm such a Memo fangirl its actually kinda crazy how much I love this house LOL

Definitely get the relation to Alien, that signature sultry jasmine is very noticeable here! To my nose it's like coffee or cigarette smoke in floral form. But this is VERY bright in comparison to Alien. Not necessarily fresh, clean or airy. That cigarette smoke amber undertone is still there. Just bright in a literal sense. The brightness offsets some of Alien's heaviness to make this a more daytime-friendly fragrance. Way more approachable and less intimidating.

Bravo Memo, you've managed to produce another fine fragrance. The jasmine in Flam is masterfully restrained allowing the other notes to shine. The reviewer below me was spot on regarding Flam having a slight resemblance to Jo Malone's Jasmine Sambac and Marigold. Flam has more depth and better sillage. I was really hoping this was going to be another flop. Looks like I'll be purchasing a full bottle. Can't believe I've slept on this house all these years!