Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. V for Men
Is Memoir Man better than V for Men?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberFrankincenseVanillaVetiver
aromaticfresh spicywoodyamberwarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Memoir Man and V for Men?
| 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
How do Memoir Man and V for Men smell?
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
What notes do Memoir Man and V for Men share?
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
Elemi ResinCitruses
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
CedarOud
Amber
Amber
AmberwoodAmber
Floral Notes
LavenderRose
Orris Root
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
FrankincenseElemi Resin
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Memoir Man and V for Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Memoir Man or V for Men?
| Memoir Man | V for Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Memoir Man and V for Men?
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
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