Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. A Separate Reality Manic
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Memoir Man | A Separate Reality Manic | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
A Separate Reality Manic
Aromatic
Smoky
Green
Amber
Leather
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
MintLavenderPink Pepper
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
LeatherIncenseCoriander LeafArtemisiaOpium
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
SmokeVanillaAmberSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Memoir Man | A Separate Reality Manic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Memoir Man opens like a dare. That absinthe, sharp, bitter, not for everyone. But the people who get it? They wear nothing else. The wormwood isn't a quirk. It's the whole point.Memoir Man
This one doesn't whisper. The aromatics hit hard at first spray, mint, lavender, then leather and smoke taking over. It's a bold proposition, no question.A Separate Reality Manic