Refocus vs Purgatorio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
RefocusChoose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
PurgatorioChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Refocus1/2
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
- Refocus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RefocusM.INTPurgatorioTada ParfumeurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.04/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%
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 hate33%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
31%Dislike
15%Hate
48 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
Category winners
LongevityPurgatorio
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber92%
aldehydic84%
woody77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
woody83%
balsamic65%
warm spicy48%
aromatic30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesIncense
Heart
PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood
Top
OlibanumResinsIncenseAldehydes
Heart
Guaiac WoodCedarThailand OudLeather
Base
LabdanumAmberMyrrhSandalwoodCade oil
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer43
Fall100
Winter86
Day83
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,276
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#59,874
PerfumerTada Archawong
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerRefocusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRefocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…
Reviews →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, …
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, Refocus or Purgatorio?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes; Purgatorio is rated 3.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Purgatorio for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Refocus or Purgatorio?
Purgatorio lasts longest (Purgatorio 100/100, Refocus 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Refocus and Purgatorio smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.
Is Refocus or Purgatorio better for summer or winter?
Refocus suits evening wear; Purgatorio suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Refocus and Purgatorio?
Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and 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.
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