Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. V for Men
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 | V for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
V for Men
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
Elemi ResinCitruses
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Memoir Man | V for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Frankincense-forward masculinity. Not the citrus-and-cedar crowd. If you want people to lean in when you enter, this is built for exactly that. The V doesn't announce itself, it settles, and stays.V for Men