Memory vs CA Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Memory takes 4 of 6 categories.
MemoryChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
CA ManChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Memory4/6
CA Man2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- CA Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Memory
- Sillage & projection
- Memory
- Value for money
- Memory
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Memory
- Fragranxe ranking
- CA Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MemoryLaverneCA ManChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%
Category winnerCA ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
22%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
22%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
21%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMemory
SillageMemory
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMemoryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AppleStrawberryPineapplePlumLime
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-9 hrs
White MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk
Category winnerMemoryLongest dry-down: 6-9 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer75
Fall63
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall89
Winter22
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,049
PerfumerDominique Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,788
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCA ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMemory by Laverne opens with an immediate splash of crisp apple, ripe strawberry, and tart lime that feels like pouring chilled fruit punch over crushed ice. As the bright initial sweetness settles, a clean floral core of jasmine and powdery iris smooths out the tangy edges without turning soapy. The dry-down reveals …
Reviews →Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…
Reviews →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, Memory or CA Man?
Memory takes 4 of 6 categories. Memory is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Memory for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Memory or CA Man?
Memory lasts longest (Memory 77/100, CA Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Memory or CA Man?
Memory projects furthest (Memory 68/100, CA Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Memory and CA Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Rose.
Is Memory or CA Man better for summer or winter?
Memory suits evening wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Memory and CA Man?
Memory has top notes of Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Amber. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.
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