Fragrance comparison

Memoir Man vs Black Cash

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,836 ratings analysed

Memoir Man

Amouage

4.283,826 votes

Rank #25,768 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,431 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.

Memoir Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Memoir Man2/5

Black Cash3/5

Ratings & consensus: Memoir Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: Black Cash
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Memoir Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Memoir ManAmouage

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 3,826 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

Category winnerMemoir ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,826 votes

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

WormwoodMintBasil

Heart

IncenseLavenderRose

Base

TobaccoLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVetiveroak mossAmberVanille

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Mint, Basil and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,768

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMemoir ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Memoir Man presents a dark, dry green opening that transitions into a cold, smoky incense. It suits individuals looking for an unconventional, dramatic signature scent for cold autumn nights and formal winter settings where standard sweet fragrances fail to make a statement.

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Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Memoir Man or Black Cash?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Memoir Man is rated 4.28/5 from 3,826 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Memoir Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Memoir Man or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Memoir Man 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memoir Man or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Memoir Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memoir Man and Black Cash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Mint, Basil and Lavender.

Is Memoir Man or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memoir Man and Black Cash?

Memoir Man has top notes of Wormwood, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Incense, Lavender and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.