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Memoir Woman vs Cuir mauresque

Memoir Woman and Cuir mauresque overlap 48% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Memoir Woman lasts longer: longevity 8.8/10 against 8.3/10 for Cuir mauresque. Memoir Woman projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.5/10 for Cuir mauresque.

At a glance

Memoir WomanCuir mauresque
BrandAmouageSerge Lutens
Release year20101996
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
8.3/10763 votes
7.7/10225 votes
Longevity
8.8/10
8.3/10
Sillage
8.3/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
Memoir WomanCuir mauresque
Winter40%40%
Autumn38%37%
Spring15%14%
Summer7%9%
Occasions
Memoir WomanCuir mauresque
Evening36%34%
Nighttime34%29%
Casual16%19%
Daytime8%10%
Office6%7%

Notes

In both

  • Clove
  • Frankincense
  • Musk
  • Styrax

Memoir Woman

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Cardamom
  • Absinth
  • Pink pepper
  • Dark woods
  • White blossoms
  • Jasmine
  • Black pepper
  • Precious woods
  • Rose
  • Labdanum
  • Leather
  • Fenugreek
  • Oakmoss
  • Castoreum

Cuir mauresque

Only in this one

  • Amber
  • Cinnamon
  • Cedar
  • Cumin
  • Civet
  • Oud
  • Nutmeg
  • Orange blossom
  • Myrrh
  • Mandarin orange zest

Accords

Memoir Woman

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Cuir mauresque

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Memoir Woman lasts longer: longevity 8.8/10 against 8.3/10 for Cuir mauresque.

Which one projects more?

Memoir Woman projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.5/10 for Cuir mauresque.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Memoir Woman and 40% for Cuir mauresque.

Which one is rated higher?

Memoir Woman is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 7.7/10 for Cuir mauresque.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Clove, Frankincense, Musk, Styrax.