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Purpose by Amouage

Amouage· 2023

Purpose

7.6169Typically ~$300

Opens on frankincense, settles into an akigalawood®-spicy base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyWoodySmokyResinousGreen

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Pimento Pink pepper Bergamot

Heart notes

Rose Papyrus Sandalwood Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Purpose 50

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

91%

Spring

71%

Summer

54%

Fall

100%

Day

93%

Night

100%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

91%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

94%

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Sport

44%