Bogue Profumo 2017 EDT

U ££ Acquired

MEM

by Antonio Gardoni

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Bogue Profumo MEM is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Antonio Gardoni. MEM opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, Petitgrain, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, and Champaca, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Bogue Profumo's MEM carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

MEM is a full-throttle assault on the senses, a gloriously weird and unapologetic beast of a fragrance. Prepare for a ride; it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair where the haters usually get an undeniable animalic punch, while the lovers rave about its complex, evolving beauty.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
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MEM Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

MEM's intense projection and longevity make it too potent for an office setting, demanding attention rather than blending in. Its unique and sensual profile lends well to date nights, while its complexity and avant-garde nature can suit more creative casual outings or evening formal events for those who dare.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Bold lavender, mint, and zesty grapefruit open the show, quickly spiralling into a malty, rich floral heart of ylang-ylang and champaca. As it settles, a deep, vintage-style animalic purr emerges, with civet and castoreum blending into amber and musky woods for a strangely clean, yet dirty drydown. It's a complex, multi-layered journey, evolving dramatically from start to finish.

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