Is Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Oriental a dupe of Amouage Outlands?

Outlands EDP

Amouage by Cécile Zarokian Original Acquired
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Outlands Eau de Parfum bottle Outlands EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year 2025
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Outlands EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Ramad Oriental EDP
This one's a proper spicy amber concoction, a bit of a chameleon that starts off fierce but dries down to something rather addictive. It's got fans and detractors, especially for those comparing it to pricier alternatives, but it generally delivers a luxurious vibe for its price tag.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Outlands EDP A Ramad Oriental EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Outlands EDP
Ramad Oriental EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 18% vs 24%
Elemi 17% vs 24%
Lemon 15% vs 15%
Bergamot 14% vs 14%
Only in Ramad Oriental
Pepper 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 15% vs 22%
Cumin 10% vs 22%
Saffron 10% vs 21%
Geranium 9% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 13% vs 19%
Amber 12% vs 18%
Benzoin 11% vs 20%
Opoponax 9% vs 21%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Outlands Ramad Oriental
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Outlands

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Ramad Oriental

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent initial projection and warm, spicy amber profile make it less ideal for a conservative office setting. However, its long-lasting and luxurious dry down is perfect for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for refined casual wear too.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 13 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Lemon

Key Differences

Adds jasmine and pepper, drops ambergris and anise

Where to buy

Outlands EDP
Ramad Oriental EDP
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