Purpose 50
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Mumtaz
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Amouage Purpose 50 is a divisive blockbuster - you either love its beast-mode, churchy incense and woody warmth or find it overpoweringly synthetic and old-fashioned. Performance is legendary, scent profile, less so. Definitely try before you buy.
This is a seriously polarising scent, people either adore its rich, exotic florality or find it utterly headache-inducing. Prepare for strong reactions - it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair with no middle ground.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 0% |
| Floral | 9% | 12% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 8% | 11% |
| Sweet | 12% | 14% |
| Warm | 19% | 20% |
| Woody | 33% | 34% |
| Earthy | 16% | 8% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 7% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is an absolute powerhouse, making it unsuitable for office settings where subtlety is key. Its immense sillage and longevity are perfect for making a grand statement at formal events or on a date, though some find it too much even then. Its unique, dense character doesn't suit casual or sport wear.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and longevity, Mumtaz is perhaps too potent for an everyday office setting, where it might be intrusive. Its seductive, spicy character makes it ideal for dates and special formal events where you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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