Memoir Woman
Memoir Woman by Amouage is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with mandarin, cardamom, absinthe and pink pepper, moves into clove, white flowers, rose, jasmine and frankincense and dries down to styrax, oakmoss, castoreum, leather, labdanum and musk. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Absinthe Bitter wormwood and anise. Green, boozy and slightly wicked.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Heart
- Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
- White Flowers A blend of creamy white petals rather than one named flower.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Dry-down
- Styrax Smoky, leathery balsam. Slightly rubbery and dark.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
- Castoreum Leathery, smoky and warm. Adds depth and a bit of danger.
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
- Electimuss Patchouli of the Underworld
- Chanel Antaeus
- Caron Yatagan
- Memo Paris Indian Leather
- Etat Libre d'Orange Rien
- Xerjoff Homme Anniversary
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