Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Men vs Outlands

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,496 ratings analysed

Marc Joseph for Men

Marc Joseph

3.205 votes

Rank #59,692 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #23,313 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marc Joseph for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marc Joseph for Men1/4

Outlands3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Outlands
Sillage & projection: Outlands
Value for money: Marc Joseph for Men
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

Marc Joseph for MenMarc Joseph

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

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

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value24

Category winnerMarc Joseph for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

woody61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderAniseGeranium

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Anise and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,313

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright lemon. The initial citrus rush feels bracing before settling within fifteen minutes. Soon, aromatic lavender and a touch of spicy anise step forward to give the heart a classic barbershop feel. Geranium adds a crisp, green lift that keeps the spices f…

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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, Marc Joseph for Men or Outlands?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories. Marc Joseph for Men is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Men or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Marc Joseph for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Men or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Marc Joseph for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Joseph for Men and Outlands smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Anise and Geranium.

Is Marc Joseph for Men or Outlands better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Men and Outlands?

Marc Joseph for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Anise and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood 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.