Amouage 2010 EDP

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Memoir Woman

by Dorothée Piot , Daniel Maurel

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Amouage Memoir Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Dorothée Piot and Daniel Maurel. Memoir Woman opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Oakmoss, and Castoreum. Amouage's Memoir Woman carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
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Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Memoir Woman immediately plunges you into a gothic fairytale with a potent blend of wormwood and cardamom, sharpened by pink pepper. The heart unfurls with a rich, smoky incense and clove, softened by deep rose and jasmine, while woody notes provide a mysterious forest-like depth. The base is an animalic dream of castoreum and labdanum, grounded by leather and oakmoss, creating an intoxicating, dark and sensual dry-down with hints of a liqueur-like sweetness.

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