V for Men
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
V for Men 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
| V for Men | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Karine Vinchon-Spehner |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
V for Men
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Elemi ResinCitruses
AbsintheMintBasil
Heart
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Base
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| V for Men | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Frankincense-forward masculinity. Not the citrus-and-cedar crowd. If you want people to lean in when you enter, this is built for exactly that. The V doesn't announce itself, it settles, and stays.V for Men
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