Purpose
AmouageEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Purpose vs. Reliqvia
Purpose peaks in winter, while Reliqvia belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Purpose | Reliqvia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2023 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | Filippo Sorcinelli |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Purpose
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Leather
Oud
Earthy
Reliqvia
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Amber
Conifer
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FrankincenseAllspiceBergamot
SmokeBlackcurrantElemi resinNutmegTobacco
Heart
VetiverPapyrusSandalwoodRose
Mastic or LentisqueScots pineAmyrisClovesOrange blossom
Base
AkigalawoodSuedeSaffronMystikal
FrankincenseCashmere woodGuaiac woodPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Purpose | Reliqvia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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Real talk
Purpose is not a safe blind buy. It demands attention, particularly in the opening where frankincense and allspice create an almost medicinal intensity.Purpose
This is not a safe blind buy. Reliqvia demands attention and space. If smoke and frankincense sound overwhelming, walk away. But if you crave liturgical intensity, this Milanese creation delivers.Reliqvia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Purpose | Reliqvia | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $9.79fragrancenet | — |
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