A Separate Reality Manic
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
A Separate Reality Manic vs. Memoir Man
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| A Separate Reality Manic | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Karine Vinchon-Spehner |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
A Separate Reality Manic
Aromatic
Smoky
Green
Amber
Leather
Balsamic
Vanilla
Powdery
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
MintLavenderPink Pepper
AbsintheMintBasil
Heart
LeatherIncenseCoriander LeafArtemisiaOpium
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Base
SmokeVanillaAmberSandalwoodMusk
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| A Separate Reality Manic | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This one doesn't whisper. The aromatics hit hard at first spray, mint, lavender, then leather and smoke taking over. It's a bold proposition, no question.A Separate Reality Manic
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