Madurai is the city of jasmine: Memo Paris's Madurai EDP opens on jasmine sambac and tuberose against turmeric leaf and neroli before sandalwood and white musk settle the base, for anyone.
Madurai EDP takes its name from the temple city in Tamil Nadu, historically known as the city of jasmine. Jasmine sambac in the opening is distinct from the more common jasmine grandiflorum: it carries an indolic, slightly fruity-green quality that reads as richer and more tropical. Turmeric leaf contributes a green, slightly spicy-earthy quality distinct from the ground spice; neroli adds fresh, slightly honeyed floral character.
Tuberose in the heart is creamy and indolic, with a characteristically intense floral presence; heliotrope adds cherry-almond warmth that softens the tuberose into a rounder accord. Sandalwood in the base provides creamy wood support; white musk extends the drydown with a clean, skin-close quality. The composition reads as a considered portrait of South Indian floral culture. Eight to ten hours on skin.
Madurai EDP suits spring and summer from daytime through evening. The jasmine sambac and tuberose accord reads well in warm temperatures. A fragrance suited to casual and formal occasions.
