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Memoir Woman

2010Men

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into smoky.

Memoir Woman by Amouage is a Chypre fragrance for women. Memoir Woman was launched in 2010. Memoir Woman was created by Daniel Maurel and Dorothée Piot. Top notes are Wormwood, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Incense, Clove, Woodsy Notes, Rose, White Flowers, Pepper and Jasmine; base…

warm spicy amber smoky woody

Noses: Dorothée Piot · Daniel Maurel

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Wormwood, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Incense, Clove, Woodsy Notes, Rose, White Flowers, Pepper, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Leather, French labdanum, Castoreum, Styrax, oak moss, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

93%

72%

60%

52%

40%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter40%Fall39%Spring12%Summer9%Night68%Day32%Wears unisex52%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Memoir Woman smell like?

warm spicy up front, then amber, settling into smoky. Dominant accords: warm spicy, amber, smoky.

What notes are in Memoir Woman?

Top: Wormwood, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Incense, Clove, Woodsy Notes, Rose, White Flowers, Pepper, Jasmine. Base: Leather, French labdanum, Castoreum, Styrax, oak moss, Musk.

How long does Memoir Woman last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Memoir Woman loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Memoir Woman best for?

Winter is the top pick (40%). Fall is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Memoir Woman?

Night wear leads at 68%. Day is a secondary pick at 32%.

Is Memoir Woman for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 52% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Memoir Woman?

Composed by Dorothée Piot and Daniel Maurel. Released in 2010.