Fragrances inspired by Memoir Man Eau de Parfum
The original
Memoir Man
Amouage
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Memoir Man
- Amouage Memoir Man
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Leather, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds labdanum, drops amber and guaiac wood
Our verdict
Memoir Man and Optus VII both explore green and smoky leather territory, but differ in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Leather
The main difference
Adds costus and galbanum, drops amber and basil
Choose Optus VII when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Amber, Leather, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and artemisia, drops basil and guaiac wood
What they share
Shares 8 of its 17 notes, including Amber, Musk, Leather
The main difference
Adds artemisia and bergamot, drops guaiac wood and incense
What they share
Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Leather, Musk, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds amber and guaiac wood, drops bitter orange and geranium
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Leather, Lavender
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and geranium, drops amber and guaiac wood
What they share
Shares 7 of its 20 notes, including Amber, Musk, Leather
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and artemisia, drops guaiac wood and mint
What they share
Shares 2 of its 15 notes, including Incense, Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and basil, drops caraway and cedar
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Amouage. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.