Genua
PaglieriEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Genua vs. Memoir Man
Is Genua better than Memoir Man?
Memoir Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodVetiverBasil
woodyaromaticamberfresh spicywarm 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 Genua and Memoir Man?
| Genua | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Henri Bergia, Eric Fracapane | Karine Vinchon-Spehner |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Genua and Memoir Man smell?
Genua
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Citrus
Memoir Man
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Green
Smoky
Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Genua and Memoir Man share?
Top
Black PepperLemonOlive Blossom
AbsintheMintBasil
Heart
MyrrhVetiverCedarBasil
FrankincenseLavenderRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliIncenseCypress
AmberGuaiac WoodLeatherMuskOakmossSandalwoodTobaccoVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarCypress
Guaiac WoodSandalwood
Herbaceous Notes
Basil
AbsintheMintBasil
Floral Notes
Olive Blossom
LavenderRose
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Genua and Memoir Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Genua or Memoir Man?
| Genua | Memoir Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Genua and 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
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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