Fragrance comparison

Luxor vs Outlands

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,521 ratings analysed

Luxor

Zimaya

3.6330 votes

Rank #19,082 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #23,023 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories.

Luxor
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Luxor3/7

Outlands4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuxorZimaya

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%

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

20%Love

43%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

30 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value24

Category winnerLuxorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

rose84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseAmberPatchouli

Heart

MuskBergamot

Base

Ambergris

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesAmber, Patchouli, Bergamot and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLuxorMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex29

Women67

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,023

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuxorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Luxor opens with a lively burst of sweet bergamot paired with a jammy rose note and grounding earthiness from patchouli. As the composition settles on skin, clean white musk comes to the foreground alongside a warm ambergris base that gives the floral heart a smooth, velvety texture. It feels bright yet anchore…

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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, Luxor or Outlands?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories. Luxor is rated 3.63/5 from 30 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Luxor for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Luxor or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Luxor 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luxor or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Luxor 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luxor and Outlands smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Amber, Patchouli, Bergamot and Ambergris.

Is Luxor or Outlands better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luxor is the stronger pick. For winter, Luxor is the stronger pick. Luxor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luxor and Outlands?

Luxor has top notes of Rose, Amber and Patchouli, heart notes of Musk and Bergamot, a base of Ambergris. 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.