
Memoir Woman
Memoir Woman by Amouage was launched in 2010, an amber & resinous fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by warm spicy, amber and smoky. Key notes: Incense, Clove and Woodsy Notes.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | warm spicy, amber, smoky |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Incense, Clove, Woodsy Notes, Rose |
| Community rating | 4.21/5 from 5,195 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
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Memoir Woman opens with a bitter, green bite of wormwood and cardamom, sharpened by pink pepper and a brief citrus flicker of mandarin. The heart turns dense and smoky: incense and clove wrap around rose, jasmine, and white flowers, with woodsy notes and extra pepper adding dry heat. The base is a classic chypre foundation—leather, French labdanum, castoreum, styrax, oak moss, and musk—earthy, animalic, and resinous. This is not a shy floral; it is a dark, brooding composition that rewards patience. Collectors who appreciate vintage-style chypres with a gothic, incense-heavy twist will find it compelling. It suits cool weather, evening wear, and those who prefer their fragrances with weight and mystery. The 2010 original is sought after for its depth and longevity; if you love leather, smoke, and moss, this is a worthy addition to a serious collection.
中文簡介
Memoir Woman 以苦艾、豆蔻、粉紅胡椒與柑橘的苦綠辛香開場,迅速轉入濃郁煙燻的核心:乳香、丁香、玫瑰、茉莉與白花交織,木質與胡椒添上乾燥熱度。基調是經典西普結構——皮革、勞丹脂、海狸香、蘇合香、橡苔與麝香,泥土感、動物感與樹脂感並存。整體氣質暗黑、深沉,帶有哥德式焚香氛圍,適合涼爽季節、晚間場合,以及偏愛復古西普、皮革煙霧與苔蘚底韻的收藏家。2010 年原版留香與層次俱佳,值得納入進階收藏。
Reference data
| House | Amouage |
|---|---|
| Name | Memoir Woman |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Amber & Resinous |
| Notes recorded | 17 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
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What are the notes in Memoir Woman?
Memoir Woman by Amouage: top notes are Wormwood, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange; heart notes are Incense, Clove, Woodsy Notes, Rose, White Flowers, Pepper and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, French Labdanum, Castoreum, Styrax, Oak Moss and Musk.
What accords does Memoir Woman have?
The dominant accords recorded for Memoir Woman are warm spicy (100.0%); amber (95.4%); smoky (80.4%); woody (72.3%); leather (66.7%).
When was Memoir Woman launched?
Memoir Woman by Amouage was first released in 2010.
What does Memoir Woman smell like?
Memoir Woman is recorded as a amber & resinous fragrance, centred on Incense, Clove and Woodsy Notes.
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