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Quentin BischThe nose · 183 fragrances · also made Le Male Le Parfum (2020)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Amouage · Sold as unisex
Purpose
The transition from an early morning meeting to the quiet confidence of an afternoon brainstorm, where fresh spices meet woody depths and a hint of rose adds subtle elegance.
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PurposeLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessDesire Black · Alfred DunhillMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Purpose by Amouage, launched in 2023 and crafted by Quentin Bisch, is a composition that balances fresh and warm spicy notes with woody and earthy accords. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot and black pepper, quickly giving way to the rich warmth of vetiver and sandalwood. At its heart, the scent incorporates pimento and rose for a touch of sweetness, while the base layers in suede and mystikal for an opulent finish. This blend creates a dynamic tension between crisp freshness and deep, enveloping warmth.
Purpose is best applied in two sprays — the bright top notes are fleeting but impactful, while the rich base notes bloom over time. It's ideal for daytime wear when you need a fragrance that starts fresh and builds into a warm embrace by evening.
Fig. 01 — Purpose, Amouage
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
The Purpose line
3 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Amouage
More from the house · founded 1983 · United Kingdom
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The originalPurposeAmouage · Luxury · $250+Alfred Dunhill · 2014Desire BlackShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.86 (327)43%Match
Penhaligon's · 2017AgarbathiShares 5 of its 11 notes$100–250★ 4.12 (180)43%Match
Swiss Arabian · 2013Attar Al GhutraShares 6 of its 14 notesunder $40★ 4.25 (169)48%Match
Hugo Boss · 2022The Collection Courageous RoseShares 6 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.02 (53)
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Adds floral, citrus and musky; shares three accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 19%.