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    Purgatory vs. Black Aoud

    Purgatory by Puzzle Parfum bottle

    Purgatory

    Puzzle Parfum
    Eau de Parfum2024
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Black Aoud wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Purgatory vs. Black Aoud
    PurgatoryBlack Aoud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20242006
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerAslan GülçiçekIrini
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Purgatory

    Oud
    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Woody
    Citrus

    Black Aoud

    Rose
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Purgatory vs. Black Aoud
    PurgatoryBlack Aoud
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongenormous

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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 hunt

    Best price, size by size

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

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