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Memoire Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Memoire Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2021 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Ciel d'Opale Eau de Parfum bottle Ciel d'Opale EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Memoire Intense EDP
This one's a divisive marvel, a clean citrus-rose with serious legs, but some find it a bit too 'laundry detergent' or even synthetic. Whether it's a classy dupe or a unique gem, its affordability and performance made it a Zara fan favourite - gutted it's discontinued!
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Our Verdict - Ciel d'Opale EDP
Ciel d'Opale is a beautifully balanced fragrance with a refined blend of floral and musky notes that feels both fresh and elegant, perfect for spring and fall.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Memoire Intense EDP
Ciel d'Opale EDP

Notes

Only in Memoire Intense
Bitter Orange 53% Mandarin 47%
Only in Ciel d'Opale
Bergamot 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 64% vs 27%
Jasmine 35% vs 38%
Only in Ciel d'Opale
Iris 33%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 17%
Sandalwood 23% vs 26%
Patchouli 23% vs 17%
Only in Memoire Intense
Cashmere Wood 28%
Only in Ciel d'Opale
Musk 39%

Accords

Memoire Intense Ciel d'Opale
100%
Rose
52%
Floral
85%
Musky
80%
63%
Woody
60%
61%
Citrus
40%
100%
Floral shared
52%
85%
80%
Woody shared
63%
60%
Citrus shared
61%
40%

Performance

Memoire Intense Ciel d'Opale
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Memoire Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and non-offensive profile makes it perfect for office and casual wear. The impressive longevity means it lasts all day, but its moderate sillage keeps it from being too loud for formal settings or dates where a more bold statement might be desired.

Ciel d'Opale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The floral and musky notes of Ciel d'Opale make it a great fit for the warm and transient seasons of spring and fall, where its moderate warmth harmonizes well with the cool air.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and complex composition make it versatile for casual and romantic settings, but it might be overpowering for sporting activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Memoire Intense EDP
Ciel d'Opale EDP
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