Gucci 2019 EDP

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Mémoire d’une Odeur

by Alberto Morillas

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Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Alberto Morillas. Mémoire d’une Odeur opens with Almond and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Musk and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Gucci's Mémoire d’une Odeur carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This cult classic is deeply divisive: a 'love it or hate it' scent that provokes strong reactions. Some are transported to nostalgic, dreamlike states, while others liken it to hotel soap or nail polish remover. No middle ground here, so definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Cozy
  • Unique
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Mémoire d’une Odeur Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Chamomile61%
Almond39%
Heartas listed
Musk54%
Jasmine46%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood36%
Cedar35%
Vanilla30%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its intimate sillage and clean, herbal profile make it suitable for casual wear or relaxing at home, though its weak performance limits versatility. It's too subtle for formal events or most dates, and while it's fresh, its gentleness means it won't push through during sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Mémoire d'une Odeur unfurls with a distinctive herbal quality, primarily driven by chamomile and a bitter almond edge. It then eases into a more serene heart of clean jasmine and soft musk, reminiscent of freshly laundered linen or a gentle soap. The drydown settles into subtle woody notes of sandalwood and cedar, with a whisper of creamy vanilla, leaving a comforting, ethereal skin scent that evokes a cherished memory, or perhaps just a very clean hotel.

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