Ithaque

I get a very medicinal green vibe. Like someone on the island of Ithaca created a detoxifying tonic out of local flowers, fruit stems, and herbs, that’s slightly bitter to get down but that makes you know it’s actually working. Smells much better on skin as it’s much more woody and peppery, and gets smoother as it dries down. It’s a scent where I personally wish the opening was a bit softer and the drydown was a bit stronger, as I think it would have more balance one my skin that way. It’s definitely unisex, the opening is more floral and I could see a woman wearing it, but the drydown is more peppery and woody which has some slight resemblance to Speed Legends. While not super similar, I could see someone wearing this in place of or similar occasions as Santal 33

The best way I can describe this is that it smells like Sedley and Galloway and Castley combined, maybe leaning more to Galloway and Castley, but moreso the fresher and lighter aspects of the two. Ive only smelled Speed Legends off a tester and I ADORED that fragrance; but unless it smells very different off skin, I dont feel like Ithaque smells TOO much like it.. Speed Legends seemed to hit with more of a woody punch, which admittedly I prefer to Ithaque (by a lot) But Ithaque itself on first impression is an excellent spring/summer option that smells familiar enough to PDMs that I love but also different enough that its far from redundant (as a collector). My girlfriend also loves it, so theres that.

For me this is such a great and unique prespective of the mediterenean(sorry english is my 2nd language im not sure about spelling). Opening with airy bergamot and bitter citrus, a little green, a little sweet, woody, very complex. Dries down somehow, i guess because of the mix of bitternesa, patchouli, fruits and cedar, to an amazing photorealistic olive wood and thats what i imagine ancient greece like, it is really an experience. i've been waiting for a fragrance like this. Great longevity and i just enjoy this niche complexity and quality. If you dont enjoy bitter scents i would not recommend!! Just ordered my bottle(:

A more mass appealing fragrance offering from Memo. Perfect for summer. This has the juiciness of Dolce Gabanna Light Blue Forever, the zingy citron like citrus and woodsy notes reminiscent of Terre D'Hermes Eau Givree and the creamy/soft lactonic quality in Initio's Musk Therapy. One of my favorite new pickups this year. There isnt anything really off-putting in this, its just so pleasant. Average projection, sits close to the skin so in terms of performance it isnt spectacular but it isnt a poor performer either. Very glad I picked this up. Found it at Neimans - not online yet as of May '23.

To me this smells green and refreshing. It’s like seeing a big fresh lush green field from the ship. This conveys a feeling of fresh air and open space while sailing by an island with a lush green field on a warm, sunny, non-windy morning. Although there is nothing aquatic about this fragrance, I can almost hear the sound of water splashing against the ship. This is a love for me. But I’m a big fan of the house of Memo and I love almost all of their fragrances.