Purpose 50

Purpose 50 by Amouage is an unisex extrait de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, frankincense and pimento, moves into rose, vetiver, sandalwood and papyrus and dries down to saffron, suede and vanilla. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Pimento Allspice — clove, cinnamon and nutmeg at once. Hot and rounded.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Papyrus Dry, smoky, papery wood. Vetiver's quieter cousin.

Dry-down

Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.

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