Fragrances inspired by Purpose Eau de Parfum

The original Purpose Amouage

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Purpose
ScentArt fingerprint for Amber Purpose
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Papyrus, Bergamot, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops musk and pink pepper

What they share

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Pepper

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops pink pepper

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood, Bergamot, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and allspice, drops artemisia and canadian fir balsam

What they share

Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Saffron

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and allspice, drops cedar and jasmine

What they share

Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Saffron, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and allspice, drops ambergris and cardamom

What they share

Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Papyrus, Bergamot, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and allspice, drops ginger and jasmine

Scent profile

Purpose EDP the original Amber Purpose EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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