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Outlands Eau de Parfum bottle Outlands EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2024 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier ££
Obsessed for Men Eau de Toilette bottle Obsessed for Men EDT

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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 - Obsessed for Men EDT
Obsessed for Men is divisive - some love its modern sweetness and versatility, others find it generic and lacking punch. It's a crowd-pleasing scent for those who enjoy contemporary synthetic vanilla and amber, but don't expect a groundbreaking experience or an homage to the original Obsession.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Outlands EDP
Obsessed for Men EDT

Notes

Accords

Outlands Obsessed for Men
100%
Amber
100%
63%
Citrus
83%
52%
Woody
81%
75%
Warm Spicy
80%
70%
Fresh Spicy
78%
74%
Aromatic
69%
54%
Vanilla
66%
Musky
61%
60%
Balsamic
Leather
60%
49%
Sweet
52%
46%
Patchouli
Amber shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
63%
83%
Woody shared
52%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
78%
Aromatic shared
74%
69%
Vanilla shared
54%
66%
61%
60%
60%
Sweet shared
49%
52%
46%

Performance

Outlands Obsessed for Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Obsessed for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and versatile, pleasant scent profile make it suitable for office and casual daytime wear, especially given its general crowd-pleasing nature. The sweet and warm amber-vanilla dry down, with decent longevity, lends itself well to date nights, though its less formal character makes it less ideal for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Outlands EDP
Obsessed for Men EDT
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