Purpose
AmouageEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Purpose vs. Empathy Parfum
Purpose peaks in winter, while Empathy Parfum belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Purpose | Empathy Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Purpose
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Aromatic
Leather
Oud
Earthy
Empathy Parfum
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Green
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
FrankincenseAllspiceBergamot
BasilGrapefruitBlack Pepper
Heart
VetiverPapyrusSandalwoodRose
AkigalawoodLily of the ValleyFreesiaVetiver
Base
AkigalawoodSuedeSaffronMystikal
CedarAmberFrankincensePatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Purpose | Empathy Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
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
The basil note is what separates this from every other citrus-woody in the rack. Herbal, almost savory at the opening, it either intrigues you immediately or you reach for something safer.Empathy Parfum
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Purpose | Empathy Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $9.79fragrancenet | — |
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