Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. No. 99 Cuir de Russie
Is Memoir Man better than No. 99 Cuir de Russie?
Memoir Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LeatherMusk
woodyambergreensmokybalsamicleather
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 No. 99 Cuir de Russie?
| Memoir Man | No. 99 Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2007 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | — |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Memoir Man and No. 99 Cuir de Russie smell?
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
No. 99 Cuir de Russie
Leather
Smoky
White Floral
Citrus
Amber
Animalic
Balsamic
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Memoir Man and No. 99 Cuir de Russie share?
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
BirchIncenseBitter Orange
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Orange BlossomNeroliGreen NotesJasmine
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
LeatherResinous NotesMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Memoir Man or No. 99 Cuir de Russie?
| Memoir Man | No. 99 Cuir de Russie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Memoir Man and No. 99 Cuir de Russie?
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
Birch smoke, then white florals. Against all odds, they coexist. Most leather fragrances play it safe, this one refuses to. That's either the draw or the dealbreaker.No. 99 Cuir de Russie
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