Fragrance comparison

Io Resisto! vs Outlands

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,503 ratings analysed

Io Resisto!

Zanini

4.2512 votes

Rank #20,206 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #23,437 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories.

Io Resisto!
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Io Resisto!1/4

Outlands3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Io Resisto!Zanini

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value24

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FrankincenseBenzoinSaffronIncenseJuniperOnychaMyrrhelemiCopalSmokeYuzuOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Benzoin, Saffron and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,206

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,437

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIo Resisto!Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Io Resisto! by Zanini is a dense, smoky incense fragrance built on dark resins and dry saffron. A citrusy burst of yuzu opens the scent, which quickly transitions into deep, warm myrrh and frankincense. It is designed for those who appreciate meditative, woody compositions with an artistic, unconventional edge.

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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, Io Resisto! or Outlands?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories. Io Resisto! is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Io Resisto! for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Io Resisto! or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Io Resisto! 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Io Resisto! or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Io Resisto! 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Io Resisto! and Outlands smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Benzoin, Saffron and elemi.

What are the notes in Io Resisto! and Outlands?

Io Resisto! features Frankincense, Benzoin, Saffron, Incense and Juniper. 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.