Or Black Eau de Toilette vs Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

Or Black

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
1981	Year	2010
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Or Black Eau de Toilette

A brooding, vintage chypre-leather that radiates gravitas and complexity far above its budget price. Not for the faint of heart, Or Black is a moody, mossy statement piece for those who appreciate the old school.

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Our Verdict - Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

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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Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	6%
Floral	7%	10%
Fruity	1%	2%
Green	12%	9%
Sweet	17%	12%
Warm	26%	34%
Woody	12%	11%
Earthy	19%	16%
Animalic	18%	17%
Fresh	9%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Or Black EdT

Memoir Woman EdP

Notes

Only in Or Black Eau de Toilette

Leather 37% Pepper 35% Bergamot 28%

Only in Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

Wormwood 31% Cardamom 28% Pink Pepper 22% Mandarin 20%

Only in Or Black Eau de Toilette

Sage 33% Benzoin 33% Labdanum 33%

Only in Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

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

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 17% vs 15%

Musk 16% vs 14%

Only in Or Black Eau de Toilette

Amber 17% Tonka Bean 17% Vetiver 17% Ylang-Ylang 16%

Only in Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

Leather 20% Labdanum 18% Castoreum 17% Styrax 16%

Accords

Or Black Eau de Toilette Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

55%

Warm Spicy

100%

85%

Amber

95%

Smoky

80%

75%

Woody

72%

70%

Aromatic

58%

70%

Leather

66%

60%

Musky

57%

Balsamic

57%

White Floral

56%

40%

Fresh Spicy

55%

50%

Earthy

40%

Mossy

Warm Spicy shared

55%

100%

Amber shared

85%

95%

Smoky

80%

Woody shared

75%

72%

Aromatic shared

70%

58%

Leather shared

70%

66%

Musky shared

60%

57%

Balsamic

57%

White Floral

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

40%

55%

Earthy

50%

Mossy

40%

Performance

Or Black Eau de Toilette Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Or Black Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Or Black's resinous, leathery and mossy character is ideal for cooler weather, making it excel in fall and winter. Its aromatic and spicy nuances also make it suitable for brisk spring days, but it can feel heavy for the heat of summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

With moderate projection and a bold, complex profile, Or Black stands out for casual and evening wear, and works for confident date nights or formal events. Its vintage fougere-leather aura is too intense for sports or light situations, but can fit in a refined office setting with discretion.

Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum

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.