Outlands Eau de Parfum bottle Outlands
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2012
£££££ Price Tier ££
Akkad Eau de Parfum bottle Akkad

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Outlands
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Akkad
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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Akkad Eau de Parfum
This one's a stunner for amber lovers, a true masterpiece that's getting rave reviews. Akkad's a gorgeous, deep amber that's so well-blended, it'll have you sniffing your arm all day. Definitely a must-try if you're into rich, warm fragrances, though some find the opening a bit much before it settles into its creamy glory.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 21%
Floral 9% 5%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 7% 10%
Sweet 20% 23%
Warm 31% 25%
Woody 11% 9%
Earthy 15% 14%
Animalic 11% 4%
Fresh 13% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Outlands EdP
Akkad EdP

Notes

Accords

Outlands Eau de Parfum Akkad Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
75%
Warm Spicy
58%
74%
Aromatic
68%
70%
Fresh Spicy
48%
63%
Citrus
45%
60%
Balsamic
54%
54%
Vanilla
46%
52%
Woody
46%
49%
Sweet
46%
Patchouli
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
58%
Aromatic shared
74%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
48%
Citrus shared
63%
45%
Balsamic shared
60%
54%
Vanilla shared
54%
46%
Woody shared
52%
46%
49%
46%

Performance

Outlands Eau de Parfum Akkad Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Akkad Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting amber-heavy profile make Akkad best suited for evenings and cooler weather. Reviews highlight its luxurious and sensual character, perfect for dates or sophisticated formal events, while being too dominant for an office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
94%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Outlands Eau de Parfum
Akkad Eau de Parfum
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