Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum vs Purpose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.
Epine du Desert Eau de ParfumChoose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PurposeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.
Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum4/7
Purpose2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Purpose
- Community sentiment
- Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Purpose
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Epine du Desert Eau de ParfumOjarPurposeAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 40%Had 6%Want 54%
3.85/ 5 · 1,412 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerPurposeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
47%Like
23%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
53 votes
45%Love
22%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
9%Hate
1,412 votes
Category winnerEpine du Desert Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPurpose
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEpine du Desert Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
rose92%
woody84%
leather77%
white floral69%
floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy90%
fresh spicy80%
amber70%
aromatic60%
oud50%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PimentoSaffron
Heart
RoseJasmine
Base
Dry WoodSuedeSandalwood
Top
OlibanumBlack and Pink PepperPimentoBergamot
Heart
VetiverPapyrusSandalwoodRose
Base
AkigalawoodSaffronSuedeMystikal
InformationalShared notesPimento, Saffron, Rose and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer82
Fall100
Winter76
Day100
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEpine du Desert Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,804
PerfumerDalia Izem
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#27,504
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEpine du Desert Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpine du Desert Eau de Parfum by Ojar is an approachable oriental floral for all genders. It centers on a prominent rose note supported by spicy saffron and pimento. This 2022 release excels as a cozy, everyday scent for cooler weather, sitting close to the skin. It feels modern and easy to wear for those who enjoy a …
Reviews →Purpose by Amouage opens with a blast of cold frankincense and sharp black pepper that mimics freezing mountain air. As it settles, the scent shifts into a dry, mineral woodiness driven by akigalawood and earthy vetiver. It is a challenging, artistic fragrance best suited for cold autumn nights and formal settings.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum or Purpose?
Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum is rated 3.88/5 from 102 votes; Purpose is rated 3.85/5 from 1,412 votes. Choose Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Purpose for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum or Purpose?
Purpose lasts longest (Purpose 83/100, Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum or Purpose?
Projection is very close: Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum 72/100, Purpose 72/100 for sillage.
Do Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum and Purpose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pimento, Saffron, Rose and Suede.
Is Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum or Purpose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Purpose is the stronger pick. Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum and Purpose?
Epine du Desert Eau de Parfum has top notes of Pimento and Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Dry Wood, Suede and Sandalwood. Purpose has top notes of Olibanum, Black and Pink Pepper, Pimento and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Papyrus, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Akigalawood, Saffron, Suede and Mystikal.
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