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Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Memoir Woman EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Shared Notes
Cardamom 27% vs 53%
Mandarin 19% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Incense 24% vs 31%
Woody 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%

Accords

Memoir Woman Recount
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
95%
Amber
80%
Smoky
54%
72%
Woody
78%
66%
Leather
Citrus
66%
58%
Aromatic
57%
Balsamic
57%
Musky
Floral
42%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
90%
95%
Smoky shared
80%
54%
Woody shared
72%
78%
66%
66%
58%
57%
57%
42%

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.

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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

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, smoky, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Memoir Woman EDP
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