Amouage · 2024 · Cécile Zarokian
Outlands
Top luxury$$$$$, 5 of 5
| 100 ml | $475 |
The houseUnisexWearers sayUnisex
VersionParfum
Dense spiced amber: cardamom and cumin over rose, resins, vanilla and oud.
Wearers say
From 30 Reddit threads and 1 YouTube video · Read what they say
How far it carries
An arm’s length
How long it lasts
12 hours or more
When to wear it
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Where to wear it
Special occasion
Who it suits
Unisex · Older wearers
only 1 source
Mass appeal
Divisive
Compliments
Sometimes
What’s inside it
What Amouage names
What the label names
25 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
6 citrus6 herbs & lavender7 florals2 woods2 sweet2 spices
Woods2
Spices2
Top notes13
when you spray it
Dry-down5
what stays
3 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell3
Wearers say
Wearing it
Wearers report it projects well, lasts a day or longer and suits cold weather and special occasions. Reactions split between compliments and partners who dislike it.
How far it carriesStrong, though some say average
Perfumers call it sillage.
Many wearers call the projection strong, while two call it moderate or average for Amouage.
“Good projection, INSANE sillage and longevity. it's truly the closest to a perfect fragrance I've ever experienced.”
Reddit post, r/ScentHeads · 54 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 4 quotes
Many say
Many wearers call the projection strong or great.
“This stuff lasts the entire day and has great projection.”
Reddit post, r/ScentHeads · 44 votes
“The projection is very strong, I received compliments from co-workers and casual glance from strangers 5 hours after spraying.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2024 · 19 votes
Some say
Some wearers call the projection average for Amouage, or moderate to low.
“Outlands is average in projection for Amouage fragrances, much lighter than Interlude Man.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes
“All 3 are moderate to low in projection and longevity and a bit more linear compared to Amouages usual Perfumes”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2024
How long it lasts12 hours or more
Most wearers report a full day or longer on skin; two report moderate or short wear.
“Lasts a fab 11-13hours at least with 3-4 sprays on me and in the cooler weather/indoor it just sticks.”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts · 88 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 3 quotes
Most say
Most wearers report it lasts a full day or longer on skin, and for days on clothing.
“It easily lasts 12 to 24+ hours on skin. On clothing, it can linger for several days.”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts · 55 votes
“The longevity on Outlands is entirely insane, over 24 hours on my skin and the same on my clothing.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance · 1 vote
Some say
Some wearers report moderate longevity, or a scent that needs heavy spraying and fades fast.
“I have to use at least 5 sprays to smell it on myself and it usually only projects for an hour or two.”
Reddit post, r/ScentHeads · 0 votes
When and where to wear itCold weather and special occasions
Wearers reach for it in cold weather and on special occasions; some call it too strong for work or small rooms.
“Best Time to Wear: Autumn and Winter, or formal evening events. It is too dense for high heat.”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts · 55 votes
More from wearers · 4 themes, 7 quotes
Many say
Many wearers say it belongs to cold weather: fall, winter, or a cold spring day.
“It's another dark fall/winter scent, but initially the citrus notes do give it some lift and I find it a little less cloying.”
Reddit post, r/ScentHeads · 44 votes
“Outlands is just so heavy I wouldn't want to wear it on anything besides a super cold fall or spring day or in the wintertime.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance · 1 vote
Some say
Some wearers say it is too strong for confined spaces or work, and needs a light hand indoors.
“Its like a one to two sprays fragrance indoors anything more than that would be cloying, especially if it's warm climate.”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts · 55 votes
“Combine this with how potent it is, I definitely wouldn't want to wear it any type of confined space or to work.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance · 1 vote
Some say
Some wearers keep it for special occasions and dressing up.
“It's amazing and I can see me only reaching for outlands on special occasions and hopefully this helped someone.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes · 11 votes
“It feels better suited for colder weather, nighttime, or situations where you're dressed well and want your scent to match that energy.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes
A few say
A few wearers report it worn in summer heat where they live.
“Might be shocking but where I am from it's quite normal to smell outlands In 50C heat summer day.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance
Who it suitsUnisex, with a mature feel
Wearers call it unisex, though one finds it more masculine and one finds it mature rather than playful.
“A unisex scent for sure and this does have an aromatic sweet character to it in the later hours.”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts · 88 votes
More from wearers · 3 themes, 4 quotes
Some say
Some wearers call it unisex, and a woman says she wears it out and feels confident.
“I really think Outlands is fully unisex.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes
“I am a woman and I wear Outlands when I go out and I feel confident and powerful”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
A few say
A few wearers call it more masculine, without an old-school cologne smell.
“Yes, it's more masculine. But it doesn't have that old school “cologne” smell.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
A few say
A few wearers call it mature and mysterious rather than playful or crowd-pleasing.
“It feels mature, not playful or sweet, and it leans more mysterious than crowd-pleasing.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes
Appeal and attractionLoved by some, mocked by others
Some wearers report compliments and requests for a decant, while others report partners who dislike it.
“I also like outlands a lot but the wife says it smells like a homeless person that put on cologne”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
More from wearers · 3 themes, 6 quotes
Some say
Some wearers report compliments and requests for a decant.
“It's absolutely brilliant and has gotten me countless compliments.”
Reddit post, r/Fragrances · 63 votes
“I received compliments from co-workers and casual glance from strangers 5 hours after spraying.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2024 · 19 votes
“Haha yea, every time I wear it someone asks me to give them a little decant cuz they love it.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
Many say
Many wearers report spouses or partners who dislike it or feel nothing for it.
“For the price id expect my wife or myself to like it a little but it done nothing for both of us.”
Reddit comment, r/Fragrances
Some say
Some wearers say it will not appeal to everyone or is hyped beyond its worth.
“I love it but it's certainly not going to appeal to everyone. Not blind buy safe..”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
“I personally think that Babycat is a far superior fragrance compared to Outlands and although Outlands is nice it's way too hyped for what it is.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance · 1 vote
As a blind buyBlind buyers kept it, advice mixed
Two wearers who bought it blind kept it, yet commenters split between calling it risky and calling it among the safer Amouage blind buys.
“A true blind buy for me, as I avoided looking at marketing materials and note descriptions.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2024 · 19 votes
More from wearers · 3 themes, 5 quotes
Some say
Some wearers who bought it blind kept it and say they love it.
“Definitely guilty of this- bought Outlands on a blind buy, as well as Reasons & Lustre. Outlands is my favorite of them all.”
Reddit comment, r/Fragrances
“So far I'm loving the journey the Outlands has taken me, I felt like I was wearing two or three different fragrances”
Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2024 · 19 votes
Some say
Some wearers call it a risky blind buy and advise a decant first.
“Lol, Outlands is probably the worse blind buy you could make in terms of popular frags. Get a decant.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes
“It's for sure a great fragrance. It's just a super risky blind buy. Still, great that it worked out.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes
A few say
A few wearers call it among the safer Amouage blind buys.
“Of all Amouage fragrances, I think Outlands is perhaps among the “safer” blind buys.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
What it’s likened toA few wearers liken it to a mosque and old-man ittar smell.
“It's basically a mosque and old man ittar smell, that we used to pick up for a couple of dollars.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes · 20 votes
LayeringOne layered Turathi Blue; others object
One wearer layered Afnan Turathi Blue over it and liked a fresher citrus result, while others see no gain in layering.
“Thought outlands smells like a kitchen sink mess tbh. I couldnt imagine any layering making it better.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 4 quotes
A few say
A few wearers layered Afnan Turathi Blue over it for a brighter, fresher citrus version and considered buying a full bottle.
“At around 2:45pm I sprayed Turathi Blue around the same areas and once it dried down, I got a super bright and fresh citrusy version of Outlands”
Reddit post, r/Colognes · 2 votes
“This combo itself is making me think that I may purchase a full bottle of Outlands.”
Reddit post, r/Colognes · 2 votes
Some say
Some wearers reject layering it with anything else: one cannot imagine layering making it better, one asks why pair it with a cheap clone, one says to layer it with itself.
“Why in the hell would you layer a high end arguably one of the best recent releases with a cheap clone?”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes
“Some will say Amouage Outlands + Amouage Outlands.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads
From 30 Reddit threads and 1 YouTube video.
Wearers say
Smells like it
For less
“I stumble across several Amouage Outlands vs. Rayhaan Terra posts claiming 90%+ similarity.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance · 16 votes
BabycatOn your shelfYSL · Many wearers say the two smell alikeFor about the same
AniOn your shelfNishane · Many wearers say the two smell alike“It's very similar to nishane Ani . Just stronger and has more of a benzoin resinous sweetness.”
Reddit comment, r/NichePerfumes
Purpose 50On your shelfAmouage · Many wearers say the two smell alikeWearers also liken it to Dua Land of the Unknown. We hold no page for it yet.
Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
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Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.