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Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum bottle Purpose 50 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2025 Year 2023
£££££ Price Tier ££
Island Lush Eau de Parfum bottle Island Lush EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purpose 50 EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Island Lush EDP
Divisive and aptly named, yet not for the reasons you'd expect. Forget tropical cocktails; this is a dense, spicy, leathery beast some call a masterpiece, others burnt toast. Try before you buy, it's certainly a conversation starter.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Purpose 50 EDP
Island Lush EDP

Notes

Accords

Purpose 50 Island Lush
100%
Woody
100%
79%
Warm Spicy
52%
49%
Fresh Spicy
72%
62%
Amber
50%
Leather
57%
55%
Oud
47%
Powdery
52%
49%
Aromatic
52%
Earthy
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
72%
62%
Leather shared
50%
57%
Oud
55%
Powdery shared
47%
52%
Aromatic shared
49%
52%
44%

Performance

Purpose 50 Island Lush
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Purpose 50

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Island Lush

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong woody, spicy, and leathery accords, and mentions of impressive longevity and projection, this scent is better suited to date nights or formal events. It may be too bold for an office setting and definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Purpose 50 EDP
Island Lush EDP
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