Momento Liquid Gold
Oriental gourmand perfume extract for men and women · saffron, sugar, mandarin, tonka bean, Damask rose, agarwood, amberwood, caramel, and cedarwood
A saffron top note softened by sugar and mandarin, a heart of Damask rose and oud, followed by a base of caramel and wood: the essence of the Gulf with a gourmand finish.
RiiFFS' Momento Liquid Gold: a unisex perfume extract blending saffron, oud, and caramel
From RiiFFS, a brand whose bottles are manufactured in the United Arab Emirates for Al Fakhar Perfumes and Cosmetics Trading L.L.C. in Dubai, Momento Liquid Gold is a unisex perfume extract available in a 100-ml bottle with a concentration of 80% vol. and identified by barcode 6295151507827. Its fragrance pyramid features nine notes: saffron, sugar, and mandarin on top; tonka bean, Damask rose, and agarwood in the heart; and amberwood, caramel, and cedarwood on the base. The fragrance is described as an oriental gourmand. The packaging indicates a shelf life of 36 months after opening and states that sales are restricted to authorized distributors. The perfumer has not been disclosed, and there are no community ratings for this product. Available as an authentic product at Parfumerie de Dubai.
Saffron First
Open on the saffron is a statement. The scent is leathery, slightly medicinal, a bit bitter, and bears no resemblance to any culinary spice once incorporated into a fragrance. Placed at the top, it immediately signals an oriental fragrance, whereas most compositions would begin with a citrus note. RiiFFS doesn’t leave it alone, however: the sugar rounds off its edge, the mandarin adds the only fresh note in the entire pyramid. It is this framework that gives the fragrance its “gourmand” character, present from the very first minute and not limited to the base notes. In the online store, the line also features Momento, whose product page details its ingredients.
The middle section is the most traditional part of the composition, and that is by design. The Damask rose and the agarwood, commonly known as oud, form the oldest pairing in Gulf perfumery: the flower contributes notes of honey and pepper, while the resin adds notes of damp wood, with a slightly animalic and smoky quality. The tonka bean It bridges the two and acts as a unifying element: its coumarin, which evokes the scent of cut hay and toasted almonds, connects the sweetness of the top notes with the woody base notes.
The base note refuses to choose between woody and gourmand notes, and that is where the fragrance’s identity lies. The amber wood, known by its trade name Amberwood, is a family of synthetic molecules with a dry, mineral, and very radiant character. The cedar wood Add the sharpened pencil. Between the two, the caramel keeps the sweet notes going right to the end. In this regard, the shop’s most striking similarity is Karus Gold Absolu From Khadlaj, another brand with a different focus, which also explores a rich, woody heart: one features praline and vetiver in an eau de parfum, while the other features caramel and oud in an extract.
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Olfactory pyramid
Nine notes arranged in groups of three—a symmetry rarely seen in published pyramids. Each tier combines a spice or flower, a sweet element, and a dry element: the structure is the same at every level; only the ingredients change.
How to Wear It
Product sheet
What the composition highlights
These three themes are an interpretation of the pyramid published by the brand, not a ranking of wearers: Momento Liquid Gold does not have a community page listing votes for scent combinations. The official description is limited to two words—“oriental” and “gourmand”—which are further clarified by the list of nine notes.
Bottle and Packaging Design
The bottle is a beveled volume made of very dark glass, whose color ranges from black to amber depending on the lighting, giving the liquid its appearance of liquid gold. It rests on a textured gold base and continues with a golden, fluted shoulder which uses the same processing method. A gold-plated plate The front features the words "MOMENTO," "Liquid Gold," and "RiiFFS.".
Visit plug is the most intricately crafted piece: a gilded, openwork block bearing the inscription brand monogram, a stylized "R" rendered in a calligraphic style. The case features this same monogram in a medallion, on a checkered gradient which changes from black to gold from one edge to the other. The back of the case bears the complete regulatory information in English and Arabic.
RiiFFS Momento Liquid Gold FAQ
What is an 80% vol. perfume extract?
The percentage indicates the alcohol content of the base, not the concentration of fragrance ingredients. A high concentration, such as 80% vol., corresponds to a base that is only slightly diluted with water, which is common in Gulf extracts. The term “parfum extract,” on the other hand, refers to the highest concentration in the standard hierarchy, above eau de parfum and eau de toilette. Be aware, however, that this hierarchy is not governed by any binding standards, and the thresholds vary from one brand to another.
What does saffron smell like in perfumery?
It’s nothing like what you’d imagine in the kitchen. In perfumery, saffron is a leathery, dry, slightly medicinal, and somewhat bitter note, with a hint of iodine. It is rarely extracted from the actual crocus, whose high price precludes large-scale use: perfumers most often use a reconstructed accord. Combined with rose and oud, as here, it forms one of the most recognizable structures in oriental perfumery.
What is the Damask rose?
It is a specific botanical variety, Rosa damascena, grown primarily in Bulgaria, Turkey, and Iran. Its scent differs from that of the May rose in that it has a honeyed, spicier, and slightly peppery quality, which pairs better with heavier notes. This is precisely why it is the go-to rose for oud-based compositions: a fresher rose would be overshadowed by the wood.
Are agarwood and oud the same thing?
Yes, these are two names for the same substance. Agarwood is the resin produced by trees of the genus Aquilaria when a fungus infects their wood: the heartwood darkens and takes on a woody, damp, slightly animal-like, and smoky scent. Oud is the Arabic term for this same substance, which has entered international commercial vocabulary. Its rarity explains why most commercially available perfumes use synthetic versions rather than the natural resin.
What is amberwood?
It is neither ambergris nor a tree, but a family of synthetic molecules with a woody, mineral, dry, and very radiant quality. Over the past twenty years, it has become one of the most widely used bases in contemporary perfumery, because it lends presence to a base note without weighing it down. In Momento Liquid Gold, it is this note that carries the caramel and prevents it from feeling cloying.
What do the terms “36M” and “authorized distributors” on the case mean?
The 36M symbol—a small open jar accompanied by the number—indicates the recommended shelf life after first opening, in this case thirty-six months. The statement “can only be sold by authorized distributors” indicates that the brand reserves the right to sell the product only through retailers it has approved. The packaging also bears the address of the European representative, RiiFFS Parfums S.R.L. in Bucharest, a requirement for any product placed on the market in the European Union.
Why order Momento Liquid Gold from Parfumerie de Dubai?
Because Oriental perfumes are our sole specialty and we source our products through official Emirati channels—complete with barcodes—with a guarantee of authenticity for every item. Our product descriptions include the information actually printed on the packaging—including alcohol content and shelf life after opening—and highlight what the brand does not disclose rather than filling in the gaps. Your order is shipped carefully packaged, with customer service available both before and after your purchase.
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