Fragrance comparison

Purgatorio vs Wazamba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,162 ratings analysed

Purgatorio

Tada Parfumeur

3.258 votes

Rank #60,497 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Wazamba

Parfum d'Empire

4.031,154 votes

Rank #1,723 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Purgatorio
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Wazamba
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Purgatorio1/2

Wazamba1/2

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: Wazamba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PurgatorioTada Parfumeur

WazambaParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

4.03/ 5 · 1,154 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

36%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,154 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPurgatorio

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

aromatic30%

amber100%

woody91%

balsamic83%

aromatic74%

warm spicy65%

smoky56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumResinsIncenseAldehydes

Heart

Guaiac WoodCedarThailand OudLeather

Base

LabdanumAmberMyrrhSandalwoodCade oil

Top15-30 mins

IncenseCypressRed AppleAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrrhOlibanumLabdanumPlum

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOpoponaxSandalwoodFern

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Incense, Aldehydes and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Wazamba, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men39

Unisex59

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,497

PerfumerTada Archawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews124

Category winnerWazambaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Wazamba by Parfum d'Empire opens with a crisp snap of tart red apple cut through smoky incense and fresh Moroccan cypress needles. As the initial brightness settles, the scent turns rich and golden, bringing forward warm Kenyan myrrh, rich sticky labdanum, and stewed purple plum. The base settles into a forest floor o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Purgatorio or Wazamba?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Purgatorio is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes; Wazamba is rated 4.03/5 from 1,154 votes. Choose Purgatorio for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Wazamba for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Purgatorio or Wazamba?

Purgatorio lasts longest (Purgatorio 100/100, Wazamba 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purgatorio and Wazamba smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Incense, Aldehydes and Labdanum.

Is Purgatorio or Wazamba better for summer or winter?

Purgatorio suits evening wear; Wazamba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purgatorio and Wazamba?

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. Wazamba has top notes of Incense, Cypress, Red Apple and Aldehydes, heart notes of Myrrh, Olibanum, Labdanum and Plum, a base of Resin, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Fern.