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Purpose by Amouage

Amouage · 2023 · EDP

Purpose

Unspecified

A spiritual woody incense fragrance with frankincense, vetiver, papyrus, saffron, suede, and woods.

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by Quentin Bisch. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Bergamot
    Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper
    Pink Pepper
  • Frankincense
    Frankincense
  • Pimento Berry

Heart notes

the soul
  • Rose
    Rose
  • Sand Vetiver
    Sand Vetiver
  • Papyrus
  • Sandalwood
    Sandalwood

Base notes

the trail
  • Akigalawood
  • Saffron
    Saffron
  • Suede
    Suede
  • Mystikal
  • Frankincense
    Frankincense

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity3/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyUnspecified

Main accords

woodysmokyspicyleathery

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Sacred, cold smoke, stone vaults.

Textures

  • Cold stone
  • Resin tear
  • Smoked silk
  • Aged hide
  • Birch tar
  • Riding glove

Materials

Frankincense · Limestone · Brushed pewter · Vegetable-tanned leather · Bridle brass · Horsehair

Atmosphere

The room

Empty cathedral at the end of vespers

Weather

The air

Fog at dawn, 5°C

Interior Design

Monastic

Stone walls, beeswax candles, a single icon

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Rome at six in the morning

Also at home in Kyoto, Mount Athos, New York.

Literary Match

Endō — Silence

Silence — Endō · The Cloud of Unknowing — Anonymous

In one line

Amouage

Purpose — sacred, cold smoke, stone vaults.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Purpose from skin to room.

Bundle total · $236