Fragrance comparison

Oud 50 vs Memoir Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,835 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud 50

Strings of Errors

4.899 votes

Rank #29,253 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Memoir Man

Amouage

4.283,826 votes

Rank #25,768 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud 50 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud 50
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Memoir Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Oud 503/4

Memoir Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud 50
Sillage & projection: Oud 50
Value for money: Oud 50
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

Oud 50Strings of Errors

Memoir ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 1%Want 83%

4.28/ 5 · 3,826 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

54%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,826 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOud 50

SillageOud 50

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOud 50Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

oud80%

rose70%

animalic60%

balsamic50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseTaif Rose

Heart

Malaysian OudChinese OudThailand OudOpoponaxLabdanumYlang-YlangIncenseTobacco

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodoak mossLeatherMuskJava vetiver oil

Top

WormwoodMintBasil

Heart

IncenseLavenderRose

Base

TobaccoLeatherSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVetiveroak mossAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Incense, Tobacco and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall57

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men81

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,768

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMemoir ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strings of Errors launched Oud 50 in 2024 as an intensive woody aromatic composition for men and women. The formula centers on a rich combination of Malaysian, Chinese, and Thailand ouds, lifted in the opening by Turkish rose and Taif rose. Opoponax resin, incense, and unlit tobacco leaf form a warm heart that anchors…

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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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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, Oud 50 or Memoir Man?

Oud 50 takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud 50 is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Memoir Man is rated 4.28/5 from 3,826 votes. Choose Oud 50 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Memoir Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud 50 or Memoir Man?

Oud 50 lasts longest (Oud 50 83/100, Memoir Man 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud 50 or Memoir Man?

Oud 50 projects furthest (Oud 50 69/100, Memoir Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud 50 and Memoir Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Incense, Tobacco and Guaiac Wood.

Is Oud 50 or Memoir Man better for summer or winter?

Oud 50 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud 50 and Memoir Man?

Oud 50 has top notes of Turkish Rose and Taif Rose, heart notes of Malaysian Oud, Chinese Oud, Thailand Oud and Opoponax, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, oak moss and Leather. 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.