From the Archives: Back in May 2024, I had the pleasure of sitting down with John Molloy, Co-founder and CEO of Memo Paris, to explore the fascinating world of fragrance and the art of memory it evokes. 

John shared his journey from fashion to perfumery, the courage it took to leave a corporate path, and how he and his wife, Clara, built Memo Paris around the idea of capturing places, emotions, and memories through scent. What stood out most was how fragrance becomes more than just a product; it becomes a bridge to culture, connection, and even self-expression.

In this conversation, we dived into how Memo Paris was born out of curiosity, love, and creativity, and how the brand has grown from just four fragrances to a collection found in over 60 countries. 

John opened up about the role of family, mentors, and his wife’s poetic vision in shaping Memo Paris, and how every bottle tells a story of place, beauty, and emotion.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

 

• How John’s early mentors and family support gave him the courage to take the entrepreneurial leap

 

• The story of Memo Paris and how fragrances capture “places of grace” around the world

 

• Why building a fragrance brand is about long-term relationships, not quick trends

 

• The role of art, storytelling, and creativity in shaping Memo Paris’s bottles and scents

 

• Sneak peek into new launches, including the fragrance inspired by Cappadocia

 

Join me, Ramon Vela, as we listen to this inspiring episode of The Story of a Brand, where we discover how Memo Paris weaves together travel, memory, and artistry to create fragrances that truly tell a story.

 

For more on Memo Paris, visit: https://us.memoparis.com/

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