Purpose 50
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
New York
ScentArt
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Purpose 50
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New York
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum
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 - New York Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Le Labo Santal 33 (2011) - violet, sandalwood and leather translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 10% |
| Floral | 9% | 35% |
| Fruity | 2% | 10% |
| Green | 8% | 15% |
| Sweet | 12% | 35% |
| Warm | 19% | 70% |
| Woody | 33% | 95% |
| Earthy | 16% | 55% |
| Animalic | 7% | 20% |
| Fresh | 7% | 40% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Purpose 50
EdP
New York
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Notes
Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum
New York Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum
New York Eau de Parfum
Performance
Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum
New York Eau de Parfum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Strong
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum
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.
New York Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Summer
Sandalwood-cardamom-leather versatile cool weather.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Office, casual, date.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
78%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Leather accords and Sandalwood, Papyrus notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum
New York Eau de Parfum
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