Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum vs Botafumeiro Eau de Parfum

Memoir Woman

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2010	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

Botafumeiro

ScentArt

A

Memoir Woman

B

Botafumeiro

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Memoir Woman

Memoir Woman is utterly captivating and divisive. It's a dark, complex masterpiece for those who dare, but be warned - it challenges and provokes. This isn't a crowd-pleaser; it's a statement.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Botafumeiro

A truly gorgeous, spicy incense that'll leave you feeling warm and swaddled. Despite some strong opinions on its sweetness or masculinity, most reviewers agree that Carner Barcelona has blended something special here, especially for fans of balsamic amber and subtle smoke.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	7%
Floral	10%	16%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	9%	3%
Sweet	12%	17%
Warm	34%	34%
Woody	11%	11%
Earthy	16%	16%
Animalic	17%	10%
Fresh	8%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Memoir Woman EdP

Botafumeiro EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 22% vs 33%

Only in Memoir Woman

Wormwood 31% Cardamom 28% Mandarin 20%

Only in Botafumeiro

Nutmeg 40% Bergamot 27%

Only in Memoir Woman

Incense 24% Clove 18% Woody 16% Rose 14% Pepper 14% Jasmine 13%

Only in Botafumeiro

Labdanum 33% Patchouli 25% Freesia 23% Lily Of The Valley 19%

Shared Notes

Styrax 15% vs 33%

Musk 14% vs 24%

Only in Memoir Woman

Leather 20% Labdanum 18% Castoreum 17% Oakmoss 15%

Only in Botafumeiro

Incense 42%

Accords

Memoir Woman Botafumeiro

100%

Warm Spicy

50%

95%

Amber

100%

80%

Smoky

55%

72%

Woody

51%

66%

Leather

57%

Balsamic

58%

Aromatic

57%

Musky

50%

56%

White Floral

55%

Fresh Spicy

56%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

50%

Amber shared

95%

100%

Smoky shared

80%

55%

Woody shared

72%

51%

Leather

66%

Balsamic shared

57%

58%

Aromatic

58%

Musky shared

57%

50%

White Floral

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

55%

56%

Performance

Memoir Woman Botafumeiro

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Memoir Woman

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and complex, dark character make it unsuitable for casual or office wear. Memoir Woman truly shines in formal evening settings or special date nights, where its bold and mysterious nature can be fully appreciated without overwhelming others.

Botafumeiro

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm accords make it suitable for various settings, though perhaps a bit too cosy for high-energy sports. Many reviewers highlighted its wearability in the office, but it truly shines in cooler weather casual or date night scenarios.