Purpose by Amouage

Name: Purpose
Brand: Amouage
Rating: 7.6 (507 reviews)

2023unisex

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

7.6/10

507 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Purpose by Amouage is a widely worn Spicy Woody perfume for women and men. Purpose came out in 2023. The composition is by Quentin Bisch. The top notes include Bergamot, Pink pepper, Frankincense and Pimento; middle notes are Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rose and Papyrus; base notes include Saffron, Leather, Suede and Woody. Most wearers reach for it in autumn and winter. Most wearers rate it very long-lasting, with an enormous sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 9/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 8/10: enormous
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (67% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 60% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, woody, smoky

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

15 notes

Purpose features 15 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

507 ratings

7.6

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

437 ratings

8.7

Most rate it 9 of 10.

Sillage

435 ratings

8.4

Most rate it 8 of 10.

When to wear

390 season votes

Spring22%
Summer11%
Autumn36%
Winter31%

Who wears it

Men60%
Unisex26%
Women14%

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