352 community ratings

Lalibela (Eau de Parfum)

2007UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
352 ratings

Memo Paris Lalibela Eau de Parfum is a unisex fragrance where ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute and freesia sit in a floral, sweet, powdery blend.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 278 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylang Jasmine absolute Freesia Heliotrope Green notes Frankincense Musk Vanilla Rose absolute Orange blossom Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does Lalibela (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Lalibela's longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, then spring, with winter close behind. It leans towards leisure, night out and evening wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

The floral side leads: ylang-ylang, jasmine absolute, freesia, rose absolute and orange blossom. Heliotrope and vanilla sweeten it and give a creamy, gourmand softness. Frankincense, musk and Indonesian patchouli add a spicy, woody depth.