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Perfumes like Memoirs of a Trespasser

Imaginary Authors Memoirs of a Trespasser is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Vanilla, guaiac and smoke, an old manuscript. Notes: vanilla, guaiac wood, smoke, cognac, labdanum, oud. Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe.

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1. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Patchouli 24

   Birch tar smoke over vanilla, like a smoked leather cabin. Shares vanilla, smoke with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: birch tar, patchouli, vanilla, smoke, leather, styrax · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. D.S. & DurgaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Burning Barbershop

   Lime, lavender and smoke, a barbershop on fire. Shares smoke, vanilla with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: lime, lavender, smoke, vanilla, mint, hay · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
3. FrapinNicheUnisex€€€
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   1270

   Cognac, cocoa and coffee from a real cognac house. Shares cognac, vanilla with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: cognac, raisin, cocoa, coffee, vanilla · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
4. Roja ParfumsUltra-nicheFor men€€€€
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   Enigma Pour Homme

   Cognac, ginger and tobacco, a private members' club. Shares cognac, vanilla with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: cognac, ginger, tobacco, vanilla, sandalwood, black pepper, heliotrope · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor men€€€€
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   Althaïr

   Vanilla bourbon with orange blossom and praline. Shares guaiac wood with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: cardamom, orange blossom, bourbon vanilla, praline, cinnamon, musk, guaiac wood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
6. Profumum RomaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   Arso

   Burnt pine and incense, a fireplace in a mountain hut. Shares smoke, labdanum with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: smoke, pine, incense, labdanum, juniper, benzoin · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. KilianNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Angels' Share

   Cognac soaked in cinnamon, oak and praline, a warm bar on a cold night. Shares cognac, vanilla with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: cognac, cinnamon, tonka, oak, praline, vanilla · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
8. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€€
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   More Than Words

   Oud, rose and vanilla, deep and opulent. Shares oud, vanilla with Memoirs of a Trespasser.

   Notes: oud, rose, patchouli, vanilla, jasmine, amber · Strong · 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.