Purgatory vs 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
Rank #39,098 Warm SpicyAmber
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 3 of 3 categories.
PurgatoryChoose it for a oud and rose character. Best in fall, evening wear.
72 - Smell Of The UnseenChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Purgatory0/3
72 - Smell Of The Unseen3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
- Sillage & projection
- 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PurgatoryPuzzle Parfum72 - Smell Of The UnseenEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’EmotionsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Sillage72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
earthy77%
woody69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
SaffronPlumOrange
Heart3-4 hrs
RoseOrrisPatchouli
Base7-10 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VetiverAmberHoneyMusk
Top
Black CurrantStrawberryPlumPink PepperCardamomSaffronRhubarb
Heart
CarnationHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoney
Base
VanillaTolu BalsamPeru BalsamOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Plum, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Purgatory, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer63
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,332
PerfumerCengiz Yatagan
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#39,098
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner72 - Smell Of The UnseenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPurgatory by Puzzle Parfum is a dark, intoxicating woody fragrance that hits the skin with immediate warmth. Saffron and boozy dark plum arrive right away, cut through by a brief flash of bitter orange peel. It feels dense, moody, and deliberate. Within fifteen minutes, velvety Turkish rose and powdery orris root wrap…
Reviews →72 - Smell Of The Unseen by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions is a rich, dark fruity amber extrait de parfum with serious depth. It opens with a burst of ripe wild strawberry, tart plum, and crushed black currant lifted by hot pink pepper and earthy saffron. As it settles onto the skin, thick golden honey and …
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, Purgatory or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 3 of 3 categories. Purgatory is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; 72 - Smell Of The Unseen is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Purgatory for a oud and rose character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 72 - Smell Of The Unseen for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Which lasts longer, Purgatory or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen lasts longest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 100/100, Purgatory 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Purgatory or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
72 - Smell Of The Unseen projects furthest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 75/100, Purgatory 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Purgatory and 72 - Smell Of The Unseen smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Saffron, Plum, Rose and Patchouli.
Is Purgatory or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen better for summer or winter?
Purgatory suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Purgatory and 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?
Purgatory has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Amber and Honey. 72 - Smell Of The Unseen has top notes of Black Currant, Strawberry, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Olibanum.
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