Purpose 50
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2017 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Agarbathi
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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.
Agarbathi is a bit like that mysterious, well-travelled friend - you're never quite sure what they're up to, but it's always intriguing. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a genuinely unique incense offering that smells of temples and ancient texts, not for the faint-hearted. Prepare for an olfactory journey.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 10% |
| Floral | 9% | 8% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 8% | 6% |
| Sweet | 12% | 11% |
| Warm | 19% | 20% |
| Woody | 33% | 31% |
| Earthy | 16% | 11% |
| Animalic | 7% | 10% |
| Fresh | 7% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its smoky, woody character, combined with reports of moderate sillage, make it too strong for the office but ideal for intimate dates or formal evening events. The unique incense profile might be overpowering for casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Aromatic accords and Suede, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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