V for Men
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
V for Men vs. Memoir Man
Is V for Men better than Memoir Man?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
FrankincenseVetiverVanillaAmber
fresh spicyamberwoodyaromaticwarm spicybalsamic
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 V for Men and Memoir Man?
| 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
How do V for Men and Memoir Man smell?
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
What notes do V for Men and Memoir Man share?
Top
Elemi ResinCitruses
AbsintheMintBasil
Heart
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Base
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarOud
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
Amber
AmberwoodAmber
Amber
Floral Notes
Orris Root
LavenderRose
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseElemi Resin
Frankincense
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do V for Men and Memoir Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, V for Men or Memoir Man?
| V for Men | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about V for Men and Memoir Man?
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
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