Amouage 2010 Edp

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Memoir Woman

by Dorothée Piot , Daniel Maurel

Amouage Memoir Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Dorothée Piot and Daniel Maurel. The fragrance opens with Wormwood, Cardamom, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Pepper, and Woody, and dries down to a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Leather, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Memoir Woman: Acquired

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
Memoir Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 11%
Fruity 3%
Green 10%
Sweet 13%
Warm 34%
Woody 12%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 17%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
95%
Smoky
80%
Woody
72%
Leather
66%

Notes

Top Notes

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

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

Leather 20% Labdanum 18% Castoreum 17% Styrax 16% Oakmoss 15% Musk 14%

Performance

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

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.

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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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