Outlands Eau de Parfum bottle Outlands
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2024 Year 2023
£££££ Price Tier ££££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Outlands Eau de Parfum
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 - Scuro Parfum
A brighter, more approachable incense offering that's surprisingly cheerful. Some find its longevity a let-down, especially considering the price, but those who love it, really love it. It's a fresh take on a classic idea, though perhaps not groundbreaking.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 15%
Floral 9% 9%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 7% 5%
Sweet 20% 16%
Warm 31% 36%
Woody 11% 15%
Earthy 15% 7%
Animalic 11% 8%
Fresh 13% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Outlands EdP
Scuro Parfum

Notes

Accords

Outlands Eau de Parfum Scuro Parfum
100%
Amber
89%
70%
Fresh Spicy
100%
63%
Citrus
86%
74%
Aromatic
79%
60%
Balsamic
76%
75%
Warm Spicy
75%
52%
Woody
75%
Smoky
69%
54%
Vanilla
Musky
51%
49%
Sweet
Powdery
48%
46%
Patchouli
Amber shared
100%
89%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
100%
Citrus shared
63%
86%
Aromatic shared
74%
79%
Balsamic shared
60%
76%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
75%
Woody shared
52%
75%
69%
54%
51%
49%
48%
46%

Performance

Outlands Eau de Parfum Scuro Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Outlands Eau de Parfum

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.

Scuro Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and bright, clean incense profile make it versatile for casual wear and suitable for dates. While generally fitting for office settings due to its non-offensive nature, its formal appeal is somewhat limited by its more meditative character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Citrus accords and Sichuan Pepper, Elemi notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Outlands Eau de Parfum
Scuro Parfum
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