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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.
Oudlands interprets Amouage's Outlands - that smoky frankincense and spice over a dramatic resinous oud-amber base. The dupe traces the bold, majestic outline but renders it flatter and less luxurious than Cecile Zarokian's monumental niche original, with shorter longevity.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 13% |
| Floral | 9% | 9% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 6% |
| Sweet | 20% | 16% |
| Warm | 31% | 31% |
| Woody | 11% | 12% |
| Earthy | 15% | 16% |
| Animalic | 11% | 12% |
| Fresh | 13% | 14% |
Mood
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
The smoky oud, incense and resins are firmly cold-weather, made for autumn and winter.
Occasions
Dramatic and resinous, it suits evenings and formal statement occasions rather than casual daytime.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Lemon, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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