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Memoir Man Eau de Parfum bottle Memoir Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Memoir Man EDP
Memoir Man is a deeply divisive blend of gothic green and smoky leather, with its once-legendary performance now a mere memory. Expect a unique, artistic scent that's either a mysterious masterpiece or a watery disappointment, depending on the batch and your luck.
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Our Verdict - Amouage Memoir Man EDP
Memoir Man by Amouage explores the depths of smoky incense and spices, offering a rich, enigmatic presence that commands attention.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Memoir Man EDP
Amouage Memoir Man EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Wormwood 40% vs 42%
Mint 31% vs 26%
Basil 28% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Incense 45% vs 64%
Rose 25% vs 35%
Only in Memoir Man
Lavender 30%
Shared Notes
Leather 12% vs 19%
Sandalwood 12% vs 25%
Vetiver 11% vs 19%
Vanilla 9% vs 12%

Accords

Memoir Man Amouage Memoir Man
100%
Aromatic
50%
65%
Smoky
90%
50%
Warm Spicy
80%
74%
Woody
70%
69%
Green
68%
Amber
46%
Leather
60%
51%
Balsamic
48%
Tobacco
Aromatic shared
100%
50%
Smoky shared
65%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
80%
Woody shared
74%
70%
69%
68%
Leather shared
46%
60%
51%
48%

Performance

Memoir Man Amouage Memoir Man
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Memoir Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its dark, smoky, and leathery profile leans into more intimate or formal settings. While not overpowering in newer batches, its unique and potent character makes it less suited for a typical office or sporty environment. It excels in cooler weather, making it ideal for evening dates or sophisticated gatherings.

Amouage Memoir Man

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm and spicy notes make this fragrance suitable for cooler seasons like fall and winter, while its rich complexity can also fit into spring wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Memoir Man's complexity and spicy-woody character make it well-suited for formal and date occasions, where a sophisticated and intriguing scent is desired. Its strong projection can make it less ideal for sporting activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, smoky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Memoir Man EDP
Amouage Memoir Man EDP
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