Purpose 50 by Amouage

I’ve been wanting this; Amouage always appeals to me, though Quentin already raises doubts for being repetitive. Purpose 50 won me over. I’m not sure if it’s a rehash, but it leaves its typical mark: Akigalawood and woods with that mineral touch. It opens with an incense bomb that saturates me a bit at first, with great intensity. Gradually, it forms something less challenging, accompanied by bright spices and citrus that illuminate the opening. Then Akigalawood takes over completely, with vetiver and woods that tend to muddle. It’s not very evolutionary, but each step is taken with firmness. It’s basically the axis where other accords converge. It denotes elegance to make an impression, performs and projects well, but requires formality and cold weather. Its handicap is that it’s not very versatile: in the office, you’ll be smelled all day; on a date, you’ll overwhelm; in enclosed spaces, not so much. It’s not an Interlude, but it stomps hard. Ideal for a cold night or a formal event. High price, absurd performance, it lingers on the skin. Excellent for a collection; in a partial bottle of 30ml, it would last me a lifetime.

I think after many years in niche perfumery, something has surprised, excited, and made me spend with a smile. Quentin has solidified himself here with his masterpiece; I haven’t smelled anything better in his catalogue, simply spectacular. It settles over the base of Guidance, the mother flame that ignites the olfactory sense. Over Guidance, ideas rain down; it becomes masculinised, feels attractive on a man, here maturity, elegance, and class are cooked. Quentin’s formula with its Akigalawood rises to maximum power, you feel his Bois Imperial style, darker and deeper, somewhat earthy, I note a bit of opulent vetiver, with an overdose of incense and great versatility. Here is how it develops: over Guidance, with Bois Imperial and a prominent note of incense. It projects constantly, is very long-lasting, lives up to its concentration, doesn’t ask permission but doesn’t bother, it’s balanced and notable, it’s synergy. I’ve received a pleasant surprise in compliments; it’s liked immensely; people I don’t know have showered me with compliments because it swallows everything people use, makes it its own, and imprints your essence. In general terms, it’s one of the few perfumes I consider 10/10. I hope I don’t bore you, but I needed to share my experience, without advertising or brand influences, with my pocket and my long journey in the niche. Until next time.

After years in niche perfumery, something has surprised and excited me, and although it cost me money, it made me smile. Quentin has solidified himself with his masterpiece; I haven’t smelled anything better in his catalogue, it’s spectacular. It settles over Guidance, the mother flame that ignites the olfactory sense. Over Guidance, ideas fall, it becomes masculinised, it becomes attractive for a man, here maturity, elegance, and class are cooked. Quentin’s formula with its Akigalawood rises to maximum power, you feel his Bois Imperial style, darker and deeper, somewhat earthy, I note a bit of vetiver, opulent, with an overdose of incense, very versatile. Here is how it evolves: over Guidance, with Bois Imperial and a prominent note of incense. It projects constantly, is very long-lasting, lives up to its concentration, doesn’t ask permission nor bother, it’s balanced and notable, it’s synergy. I receive a pleasant surprise in compliments; it’s liked immensely; people I don’t know have showered me with compliments because it swallows everything they use, imprints your essence. In general terms, it’s one of the few perfumes 10/10. I hope I don’t bore you, but I needed to share my experience, without advertising or brand influences, with my pocket and my long journey in the niche. Until next time.

I tried it as a sample and it was a shock. A truly magnificent perfume, rare to find. If you know Encelade and Bois Imperial, you get the idea: it’s a magnified blend of both to the extreme. Encelade is already hard to beat, but this goes beyond that. Longevity and projection? No need to discuss. The only drawback is the prohibitive price. Five hundred euros isn’t something I’d consider spending right now, but without a doubt, it’s worth saving half a year for.

Celestial incense aroma treated with sweet notes and woods that give versatility for day and night, ideal up to 25 degrees. The performance is galactic, the best of the perfumes I know.

The first thing I notice is that it’s a richer version than the original; I love the smell more and it feels more sophisticated, although strangely it results in being easier to use. It goes down the path of Ganymede but with greener and more incensed touches. 10/10 perfume, without a doubt.