Fragrance comparison

Luban Al Akhdar vs Purgatorio

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Luban Al Akhdar

Amouage

3.5042 votes

Rank #37,941 AmberFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Purgatorio

Tada Parfumeur

3.258 votes

Rank #54,623 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Luban Al Akhdar
Choose it for a amber and fresh 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.

Luban Al Akhdar1/2

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: Luban Al Akhdar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luban Al AkhdarAmouage

PurgatorioTada Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

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

50%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

29%Hate

42 votes

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityPurgatorio

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh88%

aldehydic77%

citrus65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesFrankincenseCitrusMyrrhLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OlibanumResinsIncenseAldehydes

Heart

Guaiac WoodCedarThailand OudLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberMyrrhSandalwoodCade oil

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Myrrh and Labdanum. 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

Summer94

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex47

Women27

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,941

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,623

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLuban Al AkhdarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luban Al Akhdar by Amouage is a complex unisex attar focused on raw green frankincense. Designed by Quentin Bisch, it wraps resinous smoke in sparkling aldehydes and bright citrus. It grounds itself in earthy myrrh and warm labdanum, creating a dry yet luminous profile. This concentrated oil is built for lovers of tra…

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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, Luban Al Akhdar or Purgatorio?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Luban Al Akhdar is rated 3.50/5 from 42 votes; Purgatorio is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Luban Al Akhdar for a amber and fresh 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, Luban Al Akhdar or Purgatorio?

Purgatorio lasts longest (Purgatorio 100/100, Luban Al Akhdar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luban Al Akhdar and Purgatorio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Luban Al Akhdar or Purgatorio better for summer or winter?

Luban Al Akhdar suits daytime wear; Purgatorio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luban Al Akhdar and Purgatorio?

Luban Al Akhdar features Aldehydes, Frankincense, Citrus, Myrrh and Labdanum. 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.