Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Fresh Spicy
100%
Citrus
93%
Woody
87%
Soft Spicy
86%
Amber
83%
Warm Spicy
82%
Aromatic
66%
Sweet
58%
Powdery
50%
Earthy
48%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fresh Spicy, Citrus, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody, and Soft Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody, and Soft Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Memoire D'hommebyNina Ricciis a Woody Chypre fragrance for men.Memoire D'hommewas launched in 2002. Memoire D'homme was created by Christine Nagel and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Licorice, Grapefruit and Pomelo; middle notes are Ginger and Nutmeg; base notes are Amber, Atlas Cedar, Vetiver, Opoponax, Myrrh, Ambergris and Musk.Christine Nagel and Rosendo Mateu are credited for this male Nina Ricci fragrance, launched in 2002 under the name of Memoire D'homme. The perfume consists of grapefruit mixed with licorice at the top notes. Ginger and nutmeg form the heart, while cedar, vetiver and amber warm its base. Thierry de Baschmakoff designed the bottle to be elegant and classic. The perfume is available as EDT, as well as the additional collection of aftershave, bath and deodorant.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Memoire D'homme office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.