Purpose Eau de Parfum bottle Purpose
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Incense Ebony Eau de Parfum bottle Incense Ebony

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purpose
Divisive and unapologetic, Amouage Purpose is a beast-mode frankincense and pepper punch. It's either a masterful, bold statement or an overwhelming, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a profound, signature scent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Incense Ebony
A smoky, churchy incense bomb that's a dead ringer for a much pricier bottle. Give it time to macerate and it transforms from an ashtray into a surprisingly fresh and woody powerhouse, though some find it a touch synthetic.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 1%
Floral 6% 5%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 8% 5%
Sweet 6% 6%
Warm 22% 26%
Woody 36% 35%
Earthy 18% 20%
Animalic 9% 10%
Fresh 7% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Purpose EdP
Incense Ebony EdP

Notes

Accords

Purpose Incense Ebony
100%
Woody
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
50%
78%
Fresh Spicy
52%
63%
Amber
74%
58%
Aromatic
48%
Smoky
52%
50%
Leather
45%
Balsamic
50%
49%
Oud
45%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
50%
Fresh Spicy shared
78%
52%
Amber shared
63%
74%
Aromatic shared
58%
48%
52%
Leather shared
50%
45%
50%
Oud
49%
45%

Performance

Purpose Incense Ebony
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Purpose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its monstrous projection and longevity, Purpose is too strong for office wear but makes a confident statement for evenings or formal events. While some find it too intense for dates, its luxurious and mysterious vibe can be compelling for the right occasion.

Incense Ebony

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and dominant smoky, woody accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's perfect for a winter's evening date or formal event where its bold character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Fresh Spicy accords and Rose, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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