Fragrance comparison

Frankincense vs Outlands

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,494 ratings analysed

Frankincense

Unifrom

3.673 votes

Rank #64,291 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #23,939 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories.

Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Frankincense1/4

Outlands3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrankincenseUnifrom

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value24

Category winnerFrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

iris65%

patchouli53%

earthy42%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FrankincenseLabdanumOpoponax

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumJasmineOrangeCedar

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliIrisAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Opoponax, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Frankincense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 28%Party 10%

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,939

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Unifrom Frankincense strips away old ecclesiastical clichés to deliver a minimalist, modern resin scent. The opening hits immediately with sharp frankincense, zesty orange peel, and sweet opoponax sap. Give it five minutes. The initial solvent bite settles smoothly into warm skin, revealing a quiet heart of dry cedarw…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Frankincense or Outlands?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories. Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Frankincense for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Frankincense or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Frankincense 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frankincense or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Frankincense 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankincense and Outlands smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Opoponax, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Frankincense or Outlands better for summer or winter?

Frankincense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankincense and Outlands?

Frankincense has top notes of Frankincense, Labdanum and Opoponax, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Orange and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Iris, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.