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    Side by side

    Black Aoud vs. Purgatory

    Very similar
    Purgatory by Puzzle Parfum bottle

    Purgatory

    Puzzle Parfum
    Eau de Parfum2024
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Aoud vs. Purgatory
    Black AoudPurgatory
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20062024
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerIriniAslan Gülçiçek
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Purgatory

    Oud
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Woody
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
    SaffronPlumOrange
    Heart
    RosePatchouli
    RoseOrris RootPatchouli
    Base
    LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
    HoneyMuskAmberOudVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Aoud vs. Purgatory
    Black AoudPurgatory
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours4-6 hours
    Sillageenormousstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Black Aoud isn't subtle, and that's the whole point. If you've been curious about oud but found it too harsh, this rose-wrapped version is where it clicks. The sillage? Enormous. The longevity?Black Aoud
    The saffron opening hits sharp and honest, that same edge is what makes the honeyed warmth that follows feel earned. The plum note bridges the sweet and the savory.Purgatory

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Aoud vs. Purgatory
    Black AoudPurgatory
    3.4 oz$66.95fragranceshop

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