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Perfumes like Memoir Man

Amouage Memoir Man is for men, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Absinthe, wormwood and leather, dark and contemplative. Notes: absinthe, mint, basil, incense, rose, leather, oakmoss. Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter.

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1. NasomattoUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   Absinth

   Absinthe and bitter herbs in a Paris bar. Shares absinthe with Memoir Man.

   Notes: absinthe, wormwood, herbs, cherry, resin · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Anubis

   Incense, saffron and leather in an Egyptian tomb, dark and ritual. Shares incense, leather with Memoir Man.

   Notes: incense, saffron, leather, jasmine, labdanum, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Tom Ford Private BlendNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Mandarino di Amalfi

   Mandarin, basil and mint on the Amalfi coast. Shares basil, mint with Memoir Man.

   Notes: mandarin, basil, mint, lemon, black pepper · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer · office-safe
4. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Torino21

   Fresh mint, basil and lemon, Italian herbs in the sun. Shares mint, basil with Memoir Man.

   Notes: lemon, mint, basil, lavender, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
5. Frédéric MalleNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Synthetic Jungle

   Green hyacinth, blackcurrant and basil, a lush garden. Shares basil, oakmoss with Memoir Man.

   Notes: blackcurrant, hyacinth, lily of the valley, basil, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer
6. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Absolue Pour le Soir

   Honey, incense and cumin, an opulent evening. Shares incense, rose with Memoir Man.

   Notes: honey, incense, benzoin, cumin, rose, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau de Minthé

   Fresh mint and geranium in a herb garden. Shares mint, rose with Memoir Man.

   Notes: mint, geranium, patchouli, lavender, rose · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Serge Noire

   Cumin, clove and incense, a black wool cloak. Shares incense with Memoir Man.

   Notes: cumin, clove, incense, ebony, amber, cinnamon · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

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1. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Salome

   Jasmine, carnation and tobacco, sensual and unapologetic. Shares rose, oakmoss with Memoir Man.

   Notes: jasmine, rose, carnation, tobacco, oakmoss, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. FrapinNicheUnisex€€€
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   Speakeasy

   Lime, mint, rum and tobacco in a hidden bar. Shares mint, leather with Memoir Man.

   Notes: lime, mint, rum, tobacco, leather, clove · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter
3. ZoologistUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Rhinoceros

   Leather, tobacco and incense, the dusty strength of the savanna. Shares leather, incense with Memoir Man.

   Notes: leather, tobacco, incense, rum, cedar · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. TrudonNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mortel

   Myrrh and incense with pepper, a candle in a side chapel. Shares incense with Memoir Man.

   Notes: myrrh, incense, cedar, pepper, labdanum, cistus · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.