London vs Outlands
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Outlands takes 6 of 7 categories.
LondonChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
OutlandsChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
London1/7
Outlands6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Outlands
- Community sentiment
- Outlands
- Longevity
- Outlands
- Sillage & projection
- Outlands
- Value for money
- London
- Versatility
- Outlands
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Outlands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LondonTom FordOutlandsAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 834 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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 hate43%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
834 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 winnerLondonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
smoky77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander
Heart
IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris
Top
FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper
Heart
PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol
InformationalShared notesCumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring53
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOutlandsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,731
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,794
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…
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, London or Outlands?
Outlands takes 6 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, London or Outlands?
Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, London 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, London or Outlands?
Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, London 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do London and Outlands smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Coriander.
Is London or Outlands better for summer or winter?
For summer, Outlands is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in London and Outlands?
London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk. 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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