Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. Genua
Is Memoir Man better than Genua?
Memoir Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BasilSandalwoodVetiver
aromaticfresh spicywoodyamberwarm spicybalsamic
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The essentials
What's different between Memoir Man and Genua?
| Memoir Man | Genua | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | Henri Bergia, Eric Fracapane |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Memoir Man and Genua smell?
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Genua
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Memoir Man and Genua share?
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
Black PepperLemonOlive Blossom
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
MyrrhVetiverCedarBasil
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
SandalwoodPatchouliIncenseCypress
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
SandalwoodCedarCypress
Herbaceous Notes
AbsintheMintBasil
Basil
Floral Notes
LavenderRose
Olive Blossom
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Memoir Man and Genua work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Memoir Man or Genua?
| Memoir Man | Genua | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Genua?
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
That bitter-fresh myrrh running through the whole arc is rare in mainstream perfumery. It's not a safe choice, but it is a memorable one. If the combination appeals, it's worth seeking out.Genua
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