Is Arabiyat Prestige Ramad Oriental a dupe of Amouage Outlands?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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 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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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 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.
Shares 13 of its 15 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Lemon
Adds jasmine and pepper, drops ambergris and anise
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Outlands EDP
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Ramad Oriental EDP
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work