Fragrance comparison

Faubourg Saint-Antoine vs Purgatorio

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Faubourg Saint-Antoine

Kerzon Paris

4.147 votes

Rank #35,670 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Purgatorio

Tada Parfumeur

3.258 votes

Rank #53,759 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Faubourg Saint-Antoine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Purgatorio
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Faubourg Saint-Antoine1/2

Purgatorio1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Purgatorio
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Faubourg Saint-Antoine

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Faubourg Saint-AntoineKerzon Paris

PurgatorioTada Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 65%

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityPurgatorio

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sawdust

Heart

CedarResins

Base

Sandalwood

Top

OlibanumResinsIncenseAldehydes

Heart

Guaiac WoodCedarThailand OudLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberMyrrhSandalwoodCade oil

InformationalShared notesCedar, Resins and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,759

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFaubourg Saint-AntoineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faubourg Saint-Antoine by Kerzon Paris captures the raw essence of a woodworker's workshop. This woody aromatic scent centers on notes of sawdust and cedar, providing a dry, comforting, and warm experience. It sits close to the skin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a personal, calming fragrance for qui…

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Purgatorio by Tada Parfumeur is an intense unisex fragrance launched in 2023. It centers on a deep, resinous profile dominated by olibanum, incense, and leather. This scent is built for cooler weather, finding its home in fall evenings or winter nights. Its stark, ecclesiastical character suits those who prefer dark, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Purgatorio?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Faubourg Saint-Antoine is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Purgatorio is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Faubourg Saint-Antoine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Purgatorio for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Purgatorio?

Purgatorio lasts longest (Purgatorio 100/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faubourg Saint-Antoine and Purgatorio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Resins and Sandalwood.

Is Faubourg Saint-Antoine or Purgatorio better for summer or winter?

Faubourg Saint-Antoine suits daytime wear; Purgatorio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faubourg Saint-Antoine and Purgatorio?

Faubourg Saint-Antoine has top notes of Sawdust, heart notes of Cedar and Resins, a base of Sandalwood. Purgatorio has top notes of Olibanum, Resins, Incense and Aldehydes, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Thailand Oud and Leather, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Myrrh and Sandalwood.