Purpose Eau de Parfum bottle Purpose
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Stash SJP Eau de Parfum bottle Stash SJP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purpose Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Stash SJP Eau de Parfum
Stash SJP is a divisive, bold, and surprisingly niche-quality celebrity scent that captures an 'alternative' woody magic. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, often described as 'sex in a pine forest' or 'hamster cage' - no middle ground here.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 6% 5%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 8% 13%
Sweet 6% 12%
Warm 22% 16%
Woody 36% 27%
Earthy 18% 18%
Animalic 9% 4%
Fresh 7% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Purpose EdP
Stash SJP EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 26% vs 38%
Only in Stash SJP Eau de Parfum
Sage 36% Grapefruit 26%

Accords

Purpose Eau de Parfum Stash SJP Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
49%
78%
Fresh Spicy
62%
63%
Amber
51%
58%
Aromatic
63%
50%
Leather
49%
Oud
45%
Earthy
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
78%
62%
Amber shared
63%
51%
Aromatic shared
58%
63%
50%
Oud
49%
Earthy shared
45%
44%

Performance

Purpose Eau de Parfum Stash SJP Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Purpose Eau de Parfum

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.

Stash SJP Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold, long-lasting woody and spicy profile, with strong sillage mentioned by many, is generally too intense for office wear. However, its 'sexy' and 'confident' leanings, along with 'night out' suggestions, make it perfect for dates or cooler-weather casual outings, and it can even elevate a formal event for those wanting something unconventional.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Purpose Eau de Parfum
Stash SJP Eau de Parfum
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