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Amouage

Purpose

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.8/ 10
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Amouage Purpose is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green opening with spicy, resinous and smoky-leathery depth, and it suits fall and winter evenings best.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 360 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does Purpose smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it carries well from the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is made as a unisex perfume.

Bergamot, pimento, frankincense and pink pepper give it a bright, spicy, lightly resinous start. In the heart, vetiver, rose, papyrus and sandalwood build a green, woody, earthy body. Saffron and suede in the base add a smoky, leathery warmth.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Pimento
    • Frankincense
  2. First hours

    • Vetiver
    • Rose
    • Papyrus
  3. Towards evening

    • Mystikal®
    • Saffron
    • Akigalawood®

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 31%
    Winter
  • 23%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Evening
    25%
  • Nighttime
    24%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Daytime
    14%
  • Office
    12%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026