Amouage · Unisex

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Amouage Purpose

3.86 / 5 from 1,468 reviews

Amouage Purpose by Quentin Bisch (2023) is a smoky, resinous warm woody oriental that tempers bold spice with restrained leather-like depth for contemplative elegance.

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Arabian Perfume Oil

Deluxe PURPOSE
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Price £16.19 for 12ml
Best value among oils £1.35/ml

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A+ Purpose
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Price £20.35 for 12ml
Per ml £1.70/ml

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A+ Purpose for Unisex A+
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Price £24.99 for 11ml
Per ml £2.30/ml
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Price £41.99 for 50ml
Best value among sprays £0.84/ml

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Purpose by Amouage
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Price £5.00 for 6ml
Per ml £0.83/ml
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Price £15.50 for 50ml
Per ml £0.31/ml

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About Amouage Purpose

The fragrance these clones are inspired by.

Quentin Bisch, a respected perfumer known for modern, precise compositions, created Purpose for Amouage in 2023. This unisex release fits within Amouage’s palette of dense resins and textured woods while leaning into warm and fresh spicy facets. Purpose opens on resinous olibanum with bergamot and a peppery top, then settles into a dry heart where vetiver and papyrus sit alongside sandalwood and a restrained rose note. The base centers on smoky akigalawood with saffron, suede and a mystikal accord. Reception is split: the average rating is 3.86/5 and the fragrance draws strong fans as well as a vocal minority of detractors.

Our take

I find Purpose most rewarding when I want a bold, resin-forward wood scent. The opening can be sharp and spicy, then it rounds into a creamy, smoky saffron-wood drydown that stays on skin for hours. Longevity and projection are definite positives in my experience, though that strength is also why some people call it overwhelming. With over 1,400 votes and a clear split between lovers and haters, I suggest sampling carefully rather than buying sight unseen.

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

Woody
100.00%
Warm Spicy
89.48%
Fresh Spicy
78.36%
Amber
63.51%
Aromatic
58.35%
Leather
49.52%
Oud
49.47%
Earthy
44.54%

A Closer Look

The Bottle

Purpose keeps the body dark green and rectangular, then sets it beneath a broad white flared cap. A gold-coloured collar and small cap detail provide a little warmth, while the pale crest gives the front a clear focal point. The cap creates the more sculptural outline, leaving the body to remain familiar and fairly quiet. It’s smart and slightly formal rather than extravagant. The dark green, white and gold contrast is the strongest appeal, making Purpose easy to identify without relying on a crowded front or unusually complicated silhouette.

Original or Clone

Purpose has a strong case as the original: Quentin Bisch is credited as its perfumer, giving this woody, warm-spicy, fresh-spicy fragrance a named act of composition with a clear point of origin. Its character has also prompted attempts from four houses, which is meaningful evidence of standing, not proof of how any interpretation performs. We therefore give Purpose the stronger case for readers who care about authorship and the source behind those reproductions; choosing an interpretation remains reasonable.

Fragrance Character
3.86 / 5
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