Best Siwa by Memo Paris Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Siwa by Memo Paris is an oriental fragrance that weaves a complex tapestry of narcissus, freesia, and cinnamon leaf atop a warm base of musk, sandalwood, incense, vanilla, and benzoin. It balances floral brightness with spicy and resinous depth, creating a rich yet refined scent profile. Those interested in fragrances with a similar interplay of floral freshness and creamy, woody warmth should focus on the shared notes of narcissus, freesia, sandalwood, and benzoin to find related olfactory experiences.
402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £50.00
- Key notes:
- benzoin
- caramel
- fig
- freesia
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A sweet, ambery perfume with many shades of sweet packed into a single formula: heliotrope, vanilla, caramel, toffee and benzoin, all interlinked with a soft sandalwood theme.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 402 if you like sophisticated gourmands.
Perfumer for 402: Corinne Cachen.
Seychelles Breeze by Sly John's Lab £70.83
- Key notes:
- ambroxan
- freesia
- green grass
- heliotrope
- orange blossom
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
- transparent
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
The charismatic and dashing French sailor steps from his sailboat, the late afternoon breeze ruffles his hair. The atmosphere is warm and salty. With graceful haste he seeks refined refreshment on a beautifully manicured lawn. Suave and impressive. With notes of green grass, sweet freesia and musk.
Tears On Mystic Sands by Mystikum £158.33
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- freesia
- incense
- rose
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
- woody
This fragrance evokes the bittersweet beauty of love lost and longed for. The complex sweetness of lychee and davana lead into the plush pleasures of rose oil, oud, leather and musk, sharpened with incense. The poetry of memories.
Perfumer: Mark Buxton
Pluie de Soleil by Phaedon Paris £79.17
- Key notes:
- freesia
- pineapple
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- woody
Pluie de Soleil is a sunny fruity floral. Lemon and bergamot give Pluie de Soleil a fresh opening followed by delicate hints of freesia, white peach and strawberry.
The central fruity floral facet rests on a base of sandalwood, cashmeran and vanilla. With its title translating as 'It’s raining Sun’ Pluie de Soleil is a joyful, vivacious fragrance evocative of a Mediterranean summer.
Mathilde by Rance 1795 £91.67
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- neroli
- orris (iris root)
- passion fruit
- rose
- sandalwood
- tangerine
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Matilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon I, was known for her breasts (“le plus beau décolleté”) and her talent as a painter. She also hosted a celebrated 19th-century Parisian salon attended by the greatest artists and writers of her time. This namesake perfume is an olfactory salon of provocative white florals (ylang-ylang, narcissus, jasmine) given tropical succulence with passion fruit and papaya. Mathilde’s heady brightness is softened by iris and sandalwood.
Narcis Nocturne by Space Fluid £158.33
- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- narcissus
- osmanthus
- petrichor
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Tart and earthy rhubarb set against tobacco and the heady green floral of narcissus. The zingy dissonance continues with the interplay of tangerine, patchouli, styrax and wet leather.
Pride by Der Duft £91.67
- Key notes:
- narcissus
- patchouli
- petrichor
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- vintage/old school
- woody
A collaboration with Miguel Matos.
A retro fougere infused with petrichor; aromas of narcissus, hay, and sandalwood floating in the warm summer rain.
Sydney Rock Pool by Arquiste £162.50
- Key notes:
- coconut
- driftwood accord
- narcissus
- sandalwood
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- woody
Golden Hour, January 2016, Sydney
The surf crashes against the sandstone rocks. Your skin glows in the warm sun underneath a blazing Australian sky. As you climb out of the water, a gentle breeze blows through the nearby jasmine and frangipani trees, mixing with the subtle scent of sea, salt and rock.
Take the moment to soak it all up, and dive down under with this evocative fragrance.
Latin Lover by CARNER £125.00
- Key notes:
- benzoin
- bergamot
- jasmine
- magnolia
- narcissus
- Aromagroups:
- floral
A pretty honeyed floral with some ambery background. Magnolias, violets, jasmine, ylang-ylang are all in the bouquet thrown on satin blanket of white musk and Siam benzoin.
The Sniff on Latin Lover by Carner:
"The [opening] florals recede into a pretty, flowery fug in the base of the scent, still heady, still very flowery, sweet and powerful, but the notes become less discernible from one another. The warmth remains and, at times, this perfume just really smells like sunshine on naked skin. On a cold, drizzly Yorkshire day this is indeed a joyous thing!"
Purple Eclipse by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- blackcurrant
- heliotrope
- musk
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
Perfumer: Chris Maurice
Sensual, refined and compelling this fruity rose opens with crisp, succulent green apple blended with spicy pink pepper and lush blackcurrant. A honeyed bouquet of jasmine and tuberose enriches the delectable pink rose for a sophisticated effect. The tenacious golden base of amber, musk and vanilla indulges the floral fruits for a bold and amplified diffusion.
About Siwa by Memo Paris
- What makes Siwa by Memo Paris distinctive within the oriental family?
- Siwa combines a blend of narcissus and freesia with warm spices like cinnamon leaf and resinous notes such as incense and benzoin. This results in a layered oriental fragrance that balances floral freshness with rich, creamy woods and vanilla.
- How does Siwa differ from these similar fragrances?
- Siwa’s hallmark is its intricate balance of spicy, floral, and resinous elements, especially the cinnamon leaf and incense, which add depth and complexity. Many similar fragrances focus more heavily on one aspect, such as sweetness, freshness, or animalic tones, rather than replicating this precise balance.
- Are these fragrances suitable substitutes for Siwa in all seasons?
- While some fragrances here share key notes with Siwa, their character varies widely—ranging from fresh and clean to sweet or animalic. Therefore, their seasonal suitability differs; for example, fresher or lighter interpretations may be better suited to warmer months, while richer, spicier scents fit cooler seasons.









