Amouage Purpose Eau de Parfum
100 ml
- Product details
- Description
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Brand:
Amouage
Line: purpose
Product Type: eau de parfum
Classification: niche
Volume: 100 ml
Country: Oman
Made in: Oman
Gender: unisex
Scent Type: eastern, woody
Top Notes: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Incense, Red Pepper, White Pepper
Heart Notes: Papyrus, Rose, Sandal, Vetiver
Base Notes: Akigalawood, Saffron, Suede Leather
A bold, velvety blend of mineral wood with a hint of bitterness, smoky undertones, and a touch of spicy sparks. This is how the creators of the Amouage brand describe the Purpose Eau de Parfum. Its scent, reminiscent of shamanic chants, evokes a sense of tranquility while encouraging introspection about one's roots. The fragrance is unique, with a powerful and wild aura, making it perfect for rugged personas.
Top Note offers the first and last breath of cool air. It features invigorating bergamot, aromatic pink pepper, subtly pricking red pepper berries, and magical incense.
Heart Note unveils a smoky veil of earthy vetiver and sweet rose. Gradually, this duo is replaced by earthy and moist nuances of papyrus intertwined with silky sandalwood.
Base Note resonates with a pure blend of aldehydic Mystikal and Akigalawood, reminiscent of burning olibanum and fresh wood. Suede and saffron flow in the background with a powerful leathery accord, leaving an animalistic trail.
For me, this fragrance has a mix of frankincense and vetiver. I personally compare it to the bold and dark scent of the Boy's Imperial Dark Edition. The longevity and projection are outstanding, just like the regular Boy's Imperial fragrance. It reminds me of Quentin Bisch's production.
The fragrance is not for everyday use, it is strong. It is perfect for evening outings, but may be too much for men.
Adding to the review. I wore it both outside and in the office. The weather was cool. On my skin, it almost smelled like a leather monochromatic scent (sorry for the pun). More precisely, it was a combination of leather and papyrus. When I smelled it from the blotter, it was deep and intriguing, with a hint of floral heart that overshadowed the strong leather accord. However, on me, it turned into a squeaky leather after 10 hours, and I never experienced its full development, couldn't detect any pepper. It is somewhat similar to Ganymede, but the latter really opens up beautifully on my skin. I thought Purpose would dethrone Ganymede, but it seems not. It is very long-lasting on the skin and has a noticeable sillage. On clothes, it is eternal, still detectable even after thorough washing. I will save the sample for spring and give it another chance.
I received a sample today and will be testing it. From the first sniff, I can catch the vibes of Ganymede with its intensified leather-suede accord. I can feel a lot of pepper, fresh and oh, it tickles my nostrils. However, the incense is still hiding from me. I also detect a faint hint of rose. This is definitely not Ganymede, but it has a similar direction and Bisha's signature is instantly recognizable.
Well, this is just lyrical. The perfume sounds fresh and intriguing, I liked it from the first sniff, so to speak ❤️