Is Perfume Parlour Recount a dupe of Amouage Memoir Woman?

Recount EDP

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Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Memoir Woman EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Memoir Woman EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Recount EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Memoir Her - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Memoir Woman EDP A Recount EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Memoir Woman EDP
Recount EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 27% vs 53%
Incense 24% vs 31%
Mandarin 19% vs 46%
Labdanum 17% vs 33%
Woody Notes 16% vs 22%
Oakmoss 15% vs 28%
Musk 14% vs 38%
Pepper 13% vs 27%
Jasmine 12% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 27% vs 53%
Mandarin 19% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Incense 24% vs 31%
Woody Notes 16% vs 22%
Pepper 13% vs 27%
Jasmine 12% vs 18%
Only in Memoir Woman
Clove 18% Rose 14%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 17% vs 33%
Oakmoss 15% vs 28%
Musk 14% vs 38%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Memoir Woman Recount
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Recount

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Musk

Key Differences

Without castoreum and clove

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