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Which Should You Buy?
Outlands is the most divisive Amouage in recent memory. A complex, beast-mode oriental that blends luxurious amber and frankincense with unexpected flashes of freshness. Half of us think it's a masterpiece, the other half thinks it's massively overhyped.
This is one of Amouage's most divisive creations, a bold statement scent that you'll either adore for its unique spice blend or recoil from its notorious cumin kick. Definitely sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 6% |
| Floral | 9% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 7% | 6% |
| Sweet | 20% | 22% |
| Warm | 31% | 30% |
| Woody | 11% | 16% |
| Earthy | 15% | 15% |
| Animalic | 11% | 12% |
| Fresh | 13% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and thick, oriental profile, Outlands is best reserved for cooler weather and evening wear. It shines on a date or at a formal event where its luxurious complexity can be appreciated, but its sheer power makes it too much for an office or casual setting.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and robust spicy-amber profile make it too overwhelming for the office or casual daywear. Instead, it shines in cooler weather settings like formal events or intimate dates, where its complexity can be appreciated without being intrusive.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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