Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. Ashes
Is Memoir Man better than Ashes?
Memoir Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AmberFrankincenseAbsintheGuaiac WoodMusk
aromaticwoodyambersmokywarm spicybalsamic
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The essentials
What's different between Memoir Man and Ashes?
| Memoir Man | Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | — |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Memoir Man and Ashes smell?
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Ashes
Woody
Amber
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Memoir Man and Ashes share?
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
AbsintheClove
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
CedarwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouli
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
FrankincenseMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Herbaceous Notes
AbsintheMintBasil
Absinthe
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
CedarwoodGuaiac Wood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
Musk
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do Memoir Man and Ashes work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Memoir Man or Ashes?
| Memoir Man | Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Memoir Man and Ashes?
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
It's not subtle. The absinthe hits sharp, the smoke never fully leaves. But for those who want a fragrance that means something, that has a point of view, this is where to look.Ashes
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