Amouage 2025 Edp

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Purpose 50

by Quentin Bisch

Amouage Purpose 50 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Quentin Bisch. The fragrance opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Frankincense, and Pimiento, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Rose, Vetiver, and Papyrus, and dries down to a base of Saffron, Akigalawood, Vanilla, and Woody.

Our verdict on Purpose 50: Acquired

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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
Purpose 50 Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 9%
Fruity 3%
Green 8%
Sweet 13%
Warm 20%
Woody 33%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Purpose 50 opens with a potent, spicy punch of pimiento and pink pepper, brightened by bergamot, before frankincense takes centre stage, lending it a deeply resinous and almost liturgical quality. The heart unwraps with a refined blend of rose and earthy vetiver, underpinned by papyrus and creamy sandalwood. The drydown settles into a rich, long-lasting base of smooth suede, saffron, Akigalawood, and a comforting touch of vanilla, creating a complex woody, warm, and subtly leathery finish.