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Purpose vs Obar: Fragrance Comparison | Noteboxd | Noteboxd

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Purpose vs Obar

Purpose by Amouage

Amouage

Obar by ARO-FAC Aroma Factory

ARO-FAC Aroma Factory

Scores

Purpose

Community 7.8Critic —

Obar

Community —Critic —

In common

NotesRose Bergamot Sandalwood Vanilla Vetiver Pink Pepper Saffron

Where they differ

Only in Purpose

NotesAldehyde Incense / Olibanum Akigalawood (Patchouli note)Allspice Mystikal (Incense note)Black and Pink Pepper Olibanum

A written summary isn’t available for this pair right now — the note and score breakdown above still applies.

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Purpose by Amouage Obar by ARO-FAC Aroma Factory

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Only in Obar

AccordsFloralCitrusmetallicrosevanilla