Purpose
The Purpose formula is a type formula in the Amber Woody family: 43 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Allspice, a heart of Rose, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cypriol, settles on Saffron, Suede, Mystikal. Below you can see every ingredient of Purpose; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 43 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
| Material | Supplier | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iso E Super | — | 54464-57-2 | |
| Ambrofix | — | — | |
| Kephalis | — | 36306-87-3 | |
| Cypriol Heart Oil | — | — | |
| Isoraldeine 95 | — | 1335-46-2 | |
| Hedione HC | — | — | |
| Sublimolide | — | 111879-80-2 | |
| Methyl Pamplemousse | — | 67674-46-8 | |
| Akigalawood | — | — | |
| Olibanol | — | — | |
| Vetiver Oil Haiti | — | 8016-96-4 | |
| Frankincense Somalia Oil | — | 8016-36-2 | |
| Ambroxan | — | — | |
| Sicilian Lemon Oil FCF | — | 8008-56-8 | |
| Olibanum Coeur Oil | — | 8016-36-2 | |
| Calabrian Bergamot Oil FCF | — | 68648-33-9 | |
| Pink Peppercorn Oil | — | 68917-52-2 | |
| Cypress Leaf Oil | — | 8013-86-3 | |
| Gurjun Balsam (ct. Copaene) Oil | — | 8030-55-5 | |
| Elemi SFE | — | — | |
| Clary Sage Oil | — | 8016-63-5 | |
| Cypriol Oil | — | 68916-60-9 | |
| Javanol | — | 198404-98-7 | |
| Hedione | — | 24851-98-7 | |
| Hawaiian Sandalwood Oil | — | 1374753-89-5 | |
| Black Pepper Oil | — | 8006-82-4 | |
| Safraleine | — | 54440-17-4 | |
| Allspice Oil | — | 8006-77-7 | |
| Levistamel TEC | — | 675-09-2 | |
| Ethyl Maltol | — | 4940-11-8 | |
| Aldehyde C-12 MNA | — | 110-41-8 | |
| Roman Chamomile Oil | — | 8015-92-7 | |
| Cumin Seed Oil | — | 8014-13-9 | |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | — | 128-37-0 | |
| Manzanate | — | 39255-32-8 | |
| Patchouli Oil | — | — | |
| Geraniol | — | 106-24-1 | |
| Isoamyl Isovalerate | — | 659-70-1 | |
| Citronellol | — | 106-22-9 | |
| Damascenone 937450 | — | — | |
| Elemi Oil | — | 8023-89-0 | |
| Sulfurol | — | 137-00-8 | |
| Damascenone | — | — |
Unlock the full formula
See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 43 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes Purpose recognisable.
- Isoamyl Isovalerate in 1 of 796 formulas
- Roman Chamomile Oil in 9 of 796 formulas
- Levistamel TEC in 18 of 796 formulas
- Olibanol in 25 of 796 formulas
- Sulfurol in 27 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Oud for Greatness Neo 25 materials in common
- Costa Azzurra Parfum 24 materials in common
- Cuoium 23 materials in common
- Costa Azzurra 22 materials in common
Complexity
43 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Leaner than 84% of the formulas here: fewer materials to buy and to weigh.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Ambroxan in 469 of 796 formulas
Reviews
5.0· 1 reviewOnly verified buyers can review this formula. Unlock it to leave a rating.
- Arjun JhaVerified buyer
blind bought after reading the pyramid — and yeah, it nails the brief. the Saffron drydown is where the resemblance really shines — almost indistinguishable. if my bottle ran out tonight i'd order another one tomorrow morning.
FAQ
What is the Purpose formula?
The Purpose type formula is a Amber Woody composition of 43 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in Purpose?
Purpose features notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Allspice, Rose, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cypriol, Saffron, Suede, Mystikal.
How many ingredients does the Purpose formula have?
The Purpose formula contains 43 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Purpose recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make Purpose at home?
Making your own Purpose from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the Purpose formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
