Amouage
Memoir
Eau de Parfum2010OmanLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$230 retail★ 4.2 community rating
A contemplative blend of spiced citrus and wormwood that unfolds into smoky incense and clove, anchored by rich leather and warm labdanum
Top Notes
WormwoodCardamomPink PepperMandarin Orange
Heart Notes
IncenseCloveWoodsy NotesRoseWhite FlowersPepperJasmine
Base Notes
LeatherFrench LabdanumCastoreumStyraxOak MossMusk
Accords
aromatic· Dominantfresh spicy· Dominantwoody· Prominentamber· Prominentgreen· Prominentsmoky· Prominentbalsamic· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderatetobacco· Moderateleather· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Amouage Memoir is Optus VII by Maison Alhambra, with a 78% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $15, about 94% cheaper than the $230 original.
Best Seasons
Spring64%
Summer21%
Fall / Autumn91%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out79%
Casual0%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Maison Alhambra
Optus VII
78%accuracy
$15
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The original Memoir has superior longevity and projection, with a more nuanced oud that develops gracefully over time, while Optus VII tends to flatten slightly in the dry-down. Amouage's version also features a creamier amber undertone that Maison Alhambra's interpretation doesn't quite replicate.
JomashopFragranceNet $15Amazon
Dua
Her Confessions
78%accuracy
$36
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone performs adequately on paper but falls short in complexity and longevity compared to the original, with the oud accord feeling more generic and less refined. Dua's version is approximately 1-2 hours shorter in projection and lacks the subtle vetiver elegance present in Amouage's composition.
Dua $36