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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

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meets Purpose.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Saffron

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Comme des Garcons Standard bottle
Comme des Garcons

Standard

Concentration not recorded

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Amouage Purpose bottle
Amouage

Purpose

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedOman
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20092023
Leading accordswoody · fresh spicy · freshwoody · warm spicy · fresh spicy
Notes unique to this recordVirginia Cedar, Watercress, Fennel, Musk, Amalfi Lemon, Ginger, Tea, HoneysuckleOlibanum, Black and Pink Pepper, Pimento, Bergamot, Vetiver, Papyrus, Sandalwood, Rose, Akigalawood, Suede, Mystikal
Longevity / 52.97 · 174 votes4.15 · 978 votes
Projection / 42.12 · 211 votes2.89 · 977 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Standard

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Purpose

Eau de parfum · US listing

Alcohol denat, Parfum, Aqua, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Citral

Source: Amouage official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.