Fragrance comparison

Ambre Samar vs Outlands

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,040 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Samar

Guerlain

4.30549 votes

Rank #2,306 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #25,918 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Samar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Samar
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Ambre Samar4/7

Outlands2/7

Ratings & consensus: Tie
Community sentiment: Ambre Samar
Longevity: Outlands
Sillage & projection: Outlands
Value for money: Ambre Samar
Versatility: Ambre Samar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Samar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Ambre SamarGuerlain

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 549 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerTieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

549 votes

62%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

1,491 votes

Category winnerAmbre SamarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value24

Category winnerAmbre SamarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

almond50%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomAlmondFrankincense

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberDavana

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Frankincense, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Ambre Samar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer15

Fall90

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre SamarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex62

Women25

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,306

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews88

Overall rank#25,918

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre SamarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Samar by Guerlain brings a warm, resinous profile built around sweet almond, aromatic cardamom, and glowing amber. The opening pairs nutty almond with cool cardamom spice and a wisp of frankincense smoke. As the perfume settles on skin, herbal davana meets rich balsamic benzoin and creamy tonka bean, underscored…

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Amouage Outlands opens with a bright citrus zip of lemon and Sichuan pepper before settling into a warm, resinous base of frankincense and amber. Designed by Cécile Zarokian, this 2024 launch offers a dry, smoky warmth that suits cold winter nights and formal settings. It is a bold choice for collectors seeking a high…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Samar or Outlands?

Ambre Samar takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Samar is rated 4.30/5 from 549 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Ambre Samar for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Samar or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Ambre Samar 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Samar or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Ambre Samar 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Samar and Outlands smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Frankincense, Amber and Benzoin.

Is Ambre Samar or Outlands better for summer or winter?

For summer, Outlands is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Samar is the stronger pick. Ambre Samar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Samar and Outlands?

Ambre Samar has top notes of Cardamom, Almond and Frankincense, heart notes of Amber and Davana, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Outlands has top notes of Frankincense, Cardamom, elemi and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Anise, Coriander and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Oud.