De Magnolia Eau de Toilette vs Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

De Magnolia

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2024
££££	Price Tier	££

Mémoire du Temps

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

This is a clean, crisp magnolia that's surprisingly divisive. Some find it a masterpiece of fresh realism, others a bit too soapy or masculine. It's a Malle, so quality's a given, but opinions are split.

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Our Verdict - Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

Mémoire du Temps is a solid, everyday scent for those who appreciate classic, clean compositions. It's not groundbreaking, but it doesn't need to be; it reliably delivers fresh sophistication without trying too hard.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	22%	27%
Floral	14%	14%
Fruity	3%	3%
Green	15%	20%
Sweet	9%	5%
Warm	4%	2%
Woody	21%	16%
Earthy	23%	20%
Animalic	2%	0%
Fresh	22%	27%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 47% vs 33%

Lemon 26% vs 41%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Green 26%

Only in Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

Kumquat 25%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Magnolia 30% Vetiver 22% Patchouli 18% Calone 15% Jasmine 15%

Only in Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

Sage 50% Rose 25% Freesia 25%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 37% vs 60%

Cedar 32% vs 39%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Amber 30%

Accords

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

62%

Aromatic

91%

86%

Floral

49%

51%

Mossy

77%

76%

Woody

70%

Herbal

64%

62%

Earthy

63%

Soft Spicy

55%

52%

Fresh Spicy

Citrus shared

100%

Aromatic shared

62%

91%

Floral shared

86%

49%

Mossy shared

51%

77%

Woody shared

76%

70%

Herbal

64%

Earthy shared

62%

63%

Soft Spicy

55%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Performance

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as supported by reviews highlighting its 'office compatible' nature. While not overtly romantic or formal, its elegant freshness could work for daytime dates and informal events, though its sillage isn't strong enough for a grand formal impression.

Mémoire du Temps Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A citrus-aromatic chypre led by lemon, kumquat and sage over oakmoss and cedar - peak spring through early summer wear. Autumn works in milder weeks; winter loses the bright lift and the moss-cedar base alone reads understated.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and moderate profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, avoiding any cloying intensity. While versatile enough for some date or formal settings, it lacks the boldness for truly impactful evening wear and is a bit too composed for active sports.