Fragrance comparison

Covert vs Outlands

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,507 ratings analysed

Covert

Clandestine Laboratories

4.2516 votes

Rank #23,361 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #25,976 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 3 of 5 categories.

Covert
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Covert2/5

Outlands3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CovertClandestine Laboratories

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerOutlandsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

62%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

1,491 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value24

Category winnerCovertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OpoponaxCloveWhite MuskOrange BlossomFrankincenseCedarBergamotFlowersCypriol

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Orange Blossom, Frankincense and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Covert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night38

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,361

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,976

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCovertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Covert by Clandestine Laboratories offers a dry, resinous mix of woods and warm spice designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with sharp, dry bergamot paired with the biting warmth of clove. As the initial citrus crispness settles, earthy cypriol and dry cedar wood take center stage, underpinned by nat…

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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, Covert or Outlands?

Outlands takes 3 of 5 categories. Covert is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Covert for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Covert or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Covert 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Covert or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Covert 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Covert and Outlands smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Orange Blossom, Frankincense and Bergamot.

Is Covert or Outlands better for summer or winter?

Covert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Covert and Outlands?

Covert features Opoponax, Clove, White Musk, Orange Blossom and Frankincense. 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.