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Memoir Man Eau de Parfum bottle Memoir Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2010 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Police Legend for Man Eau de Parfum bottle Police Legend for Man EDP

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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 - Police Legend for Man EDP
This is a decent, affordable everyday fragrance that gets unfairly lumped in with the 'Fierce clones'. It's not a beast, nor trying to be - just a versatile, fresh-spicy scent with a subtle boozy twist that makes it stand out. A genuine hidden gem for the price.
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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
Police Legend for Man EDP

Notes

Accords

Memoir Man Police Legend for Man
100%
Aromatic
100%
81%
Fresh Spicy
80%
74%
Woody
78%
69%
Green
68%
Amber
63%
65%
Smoky
Lavender
63%
50%
Warm Spicy
60%
Anis
55%
51%
Balsamic
46%
Leather
49%
48%
Tobacco
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
81%
80%
Woody shared
74%
78%
69%
Amber shared
68%
63%
65%
63%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
60%
55%
51%
Leather shared
46%
49%
48%

Performance

Memoir Man Police Legend for Man
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Police Legend for Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate performance and versatile, fresh-spicy profile make it suitable for daily wear, particularly casual and office settings, as many reviewers suggest. It's not dense enough for formal events or clubbing, but its agreeable nature suits dates where subtlety is preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Memoir Man EDP
Police Legend for Man EDP
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