MOMENTO

Momento is a myrrh lovers dream as the main player is sweet, resinous myrrh. As Momento opens, you'll get a huge blast of lemon, sharp and a bit harsh, hovering over a resinous myrrh. Tarragon adds a hint of spice to the composition and absinth adding some depth and richness to the mix. As Momento develops, the tart lemon dissipates and the myrrh sweetens and becomes the front and center note for the duration of its lifespan, accented by a touch of aldehydic sparkliness. An earthy patchouli blends seamlessly with the myrrh in the base to temper it so to keep it from turning sour as myrrh has a tendency to do. This is myrrh done right, sweet, resinous and completely wearable. Momento is quite complex as it changes constantly on the skin for the first few hours, as the scent warms up slowly over time and becomes denser and richer, but never too heavy. Longevity is monsterous at 12+ hours on my skin and it has moderate throw. MiN New York has done an amazing job with the Scent Stories collection and Momento is the standout of the 11 fragrances for me. It was an instant purchase and one I am extremely happy to have in my collection. This is a Members Only fragrance available only to those who are charter members of MiN New York's Private Members Club.

A vintage inspired, somewhat sweet chypre that resembles and shares characteristics with Eau Sauvage Parfum and Pour Monsieur. It truly feels like a cross of both scents, with a hint of Tom Ford Noir (EDT) in the background. Momento is remarkably well behaved, especially since I usually can't stand aldehydes. Someone else mentioned myrrh, and it does seem to carry itself that way, which is where the comparison to Sauvage Parfum comes from. Though, this could simply be the case of masterful blending. There is a silkiness and gentleness, from MiN NY compositions, that I enjoy a lot. Overall, a lovely, classy scent. Seems to be discontinued now which is a shame.

Okay I am going to eat my words here. I recently ventured to nyc and ended up getting my nose on this scent. I smelled it and immediately knew this was the fragrance for me. Soapy but in a way it was dark and mysterious too. Great year round scent. I am very fortunate to own it because this smells very unique.

I shouldn't like Momento but I do. The lavendar and aoud alone, should stop me from even testing it. Reminds me of Guerlains Jicky. If it was easily attainable at a reasonable price, it would go on my want list. Behaves very well on my skin. For a recent creation, Momento feels very vintage.

Really fantastic stuff. I get a lot lemony resin/incense then dries down to be spicy clove like. More fall/winter but is still wearable on summer nights. Lasts a good 6+ hours and is noticeable as a skin scent the next day. Projection is good but not intrusive.