Ethic vs Outlands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories.
EthicChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OutlandsChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ethic3/7
Outlands4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Outlands
- Community sentiment
- Outlands
- Longevity
- Outlands
- Sillage & projection
- Outlands
- Value for money
- Ethic
- Versatility
- Ethic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ethic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EthicKiller OudOutlandsAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%
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 hate41%Love
34%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
62%Love
19%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
1,491 votes
Category winnerOutlandsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOutlands
SillageOutlands
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEthicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
leather77%
woody69%
smoky61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FrankincensePink PepperCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegRed BerriesMyrtle
Heart
MyrrhGeranium
Base
CastoreumOudLeatherPatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodMusk
Top
FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper
Heart
PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol
InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer44
Fall100
Winter68
Day100
Night82
Spring53
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEthicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,536
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#25,794
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEthicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEthic is a green, spicy incense fragrance built around frankincense, myrrh, cedar, cardamom and saffron, with a darker leather and oud base underneath. Reviewers often describe it as more wearable than the note list suggests, with a polished, mature masculine feel rather than a heavy animalic oud bomb. The main cautio…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Ethic or Outlands?
Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories. Ethic is rated 4.05/5 from 44 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Ethic for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ethic or Outlands?
Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Ethic 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ethic or Outlands?
Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Ethic 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ethic and Outlands smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron.
Is Ethic or Outlands better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ethic is the stronger pick. For winter, Outlands is the stronger pick. Ethic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ethic and Outlands?
Ethic has top notes of Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, Oud, Leather 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.
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