Memoir Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2010
Side by side
Memoir Man vs. Genua
Memoir Man projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
AbsintheMintBasil
Black PepperLemonOlive Blossom
Heart
FrankincenseLavenderRose
MyrrhVetiverCedarBasil
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
SandalwoodPatchouliIncenseCypress
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Memoir Man | Genua | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
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