Temperantia

Temperantia by the British house Memoize London, released in 2019, is a spicy woody scent with a peach-and-rose softness. Spicy and woody impressions are shared by everyone who describes it, and a minority also find it gourmand, floral or amber-like.

Cinnamon and clove set a warm, dry, slightly sweet spice at the start, and saffron adds a leathery, honeyed depth. Peach brings a soft, juicy sweetness that rounds off the spices, and rose adds a gentle floral note alongside it. Cedar and vetiver form a dry, smoky wood in the base, patchouli adds earthy depth, and amber gives the drydown a warm, lasting glow.

Temperantia is worn by anyone. Its spiced-wood character suits autumn and winter and evening wear, and it will appeal to someone who likes cinnamon and clove scents with a little fruit to soften them. It is warm without being sugary.

Temperantia — unisex fragrance by Memoize London (released 2019). Notes: Amber, Cedar, Cinnamon, Cloves, Patchouli, Peach, Rose, Saffron, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database