Score
84/100

Amouage Memoir Woman

2010Daniel Maurel, Dorothée Piot

“Incense, leather, and clove — Amouage's gothic feminine, at its darkest in cold weather.”

Memoir Woman
warm spicy
amber
smoky

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The take

What works

  • ●Wormwood-incense gothic cold-weather feminine
  • ●Intense intoxicating sillage

Trade-offs

  • ●Polarizing — not blind-buy
  • ●Density alienates in warm weather

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The Memoir line
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Notes

Top

WormwoodWormwoodCardamomCardamomPink PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeMandarin Orange

Mid

IncenseIncenseCloveCloveWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesRoseRoseWhite FlowersWhite FlowersPepperPepperJasmineJasmine

Base

LeatherLeatherFrench labdanumFrench labdanumCastoreumCastoreumStyraxStyraxoak mossoak mossMuskMusk

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Unisex.

When

  • Spring, 30%
  • Summer, 23%
  • Fall, 98%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 47%
  • Night, 97%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Memoir Woman smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Boucheron Quatre Iconic, Clinique Aromatics in Black, Lattafa Perfumes La Collection d'antiquités 1505. Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Memoir Woman last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Memoir Woman?

Memoir Woman is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.

Is Memoir Woman worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Wormwood-incense gothic cold-weather feminine. Intense intoxicating sillage.