Fragrance comparison

Memoire vs Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 99 ratings analysed

Memoire

Shiseido

3.9048 votes

Rank #22,947 PowderyMusky

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53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Originale takes 5 of 7 categories.

Memoire
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Originale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Memoire2/7

Originale5/7

Ratings & consensus: Originale
Community sentiment: Originale
Longevity: Originale
Sillage & projection: Originale
Value for money: Memoire
Versatility: Memoire
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Originale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MemoireShiseido

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerOriginaleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerOriginaleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOriginale

SillageOriginale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMemoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

rose61%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliGardeniaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerOrchid

Base

MuskCivettaSandalwoodStyraxAmberBenzoinVanille

Top

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Heliotrope, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall69

Winter69

Day100

Night53

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerMemoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOriginaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shiseido Memoire opens with a punch of bright bergamot and dry aldehydes that immediately recalls classic mid-century perfumery. As the initial fizz of citrus settles on the skin, a powdery floral heart of rose, carnation, and sweet heliotrope emerges, shifting the character from clean to softly romantic. It wears lig…

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Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern 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, Memoire or Originale?

Originale takes 5 of 7 categories. Memoire is rated 3.90/5 from 48 votes; Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes. Choose Memoire for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Memoire or Originale?

Originale lasts longest (Originale 66/100, Memoire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memoire or Originale?

Originale projects furthest (Originale 63/100, Memoire 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memoire and Originale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Heliotrope, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.

Is Memoire or Originale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Memoire is the stronger pick. For winter, Memoire is the stronger pick. Memoire suits daytime wear; Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memoire and Originale?

Memoire has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Civetta, Sandalwood and Styrax. Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.