Musk Memento Cologne

I almost skipped sniffing this one in the store's Summer 2024 display when I saw its name because musk and summer heat do not really go well together in my opinion. But as the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover -- or in this case, don't judge a perfume by its name. Otherwise, I would have missed this beautiful scent! Fresh, clean and bright are the top adjectives that come to mind for this, like the light floral soap we reach for during sunny days. There are no bergamot nor citrus in the listed notes but for some reason, the combination of all that it has seem to project those when sprayed on my skin. The musk/white musk which initially put me off actually adds depth and character to the overall scent. It lasts long too as I could smell it at the back of my hand where I sprayed it, even after washing. I rarely love scents from this brand but this one just got me hooked!

Updating a previous review- This one has totally grown on me to be my favorite from the collection. It has an almost cold quality to it and works as a great stand alone or layering fragrance because it is rather precise. Commenters comparing it to a dryer sheet are correct but it’s more palatable than that. Honestly one of my most worn this summer while still being a great new fragrance I didn’t have anything like before. Beware though because if you don’t like aldehydes scents you may not be a fan. Definitely an aldehyde lovers aldehyde. All the notes listed are noticeable in the fragrance, although the cedar is very subtle.

Does it smell like detergent and have a lingering "Grandpa's aftershave" note? Yes. Is that exactly what I expected and love about it? Also yes. It's called Musk Memento, so you should expect some nostalgia when you smell this. Maybe you folks who hated it for the familial associations have bad relationships with your grandfathers... This is occupying the void in my heart left by the discontinuation of Bracken Woman by Amouage (and at a much more friendly price point, no less). It has the same clothes-drying-in-the-sun-on-a-May-morning feel. Not for everyone, or every season, but what is?

I cherish every single drop. I am in love with this scent. It's so nostalgic, dusty but clean however, I am not even born in Europe but this is so homey and strange at all best. I am immediately missing my homeland when spray this and want to carry it into my day. It is not a complex one but very calming but aldehydes bomb stand out. This frag has some sweet element to it not so sure, but sugary a lil bit. I don't care if someone asked me why I wear linen spray, I am in love with this. Ambrette, Iris and Musk they goes well together.

This one is my least favorite of the collection, but I do appreciate the art of it, although I fail to understand who the customer is. The aldehydes are very strong but this one almost smells burnt... it’s really hard to describe. Imagine an aldehyde too crisp and NOT powdery.