Shiseido 1982 EDC

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Memoire

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Shiseido Memoire is a Cologne launched in 1982. Memoire opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Shiseido's Memoire carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Memoire Cologne is a classic aldehydic floral with a deep base of musk, civet, amber and vanilla. It is rich and elegant, and it suits anyone who loves old-school feminine perfume.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Powdery
  • Sophisticated
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Memoire Cologne 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
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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters wear like the office or casual settings, as it won't overpower. The delicate floral and powdery nature lends itself well to daytime use, making it versatile for everyday wear rather than grand formal events or active sports.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Memoire Cologne opens with aldehydes, neroli, gardenia, bergamot and lemon, sparkling and soapy. The heart is a full floral bouquet of rose, heliotrope, jasmine, carnation, ylang-ylang, orange blossom and orchid. The base is warm and animalic, with musk, civet, sandalwood, styrax, amber, benzoin and vanilla. It is a classic, powdery floral with real depth.

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