Fragrance comparison

OLD STORY vs Outlands

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,518 ratings analysed

OLD STORY

YAFOOOH

4.4427 votes

Rank #32,350 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #25,834 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories.

OLD STORY
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

OLD STORY3/7

Outlands4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OLD STORYYAFOOOH

OutlandsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

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

67%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

62%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

1,491 votes

Category winnerOLD STORYMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value24

Category winnerOLD STORYBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

smoky84%

woody77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomCorianderBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

FrankincenseSaffronBlack TeaCinnamonWhite ChocolateBulgarian Rose

Base8-12+ hrs

AmbergrisSmokeSandalwoodAgarwoodOudGoat hair tinctureCastoreumVanilla

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Frankincense. Durations are only published for OLD STORY, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer5

Fall41

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOLD STORYMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex26

Women22

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,350

PerfumerSaeed Alqarni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,834

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OLD STORY by YAFOOOH is a bold, dark amber fragrance built around smoky frankincense, dry spices, and potent animalic woods. The scent opens with an immediate crackle of cardamom and crushed coriander before settling into a rich heart of steeped black tea, warm cinnamon, and an unexpected ribbon of creamy white chocol…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, OLD STORY or Outlands?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories. OLD STORY is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose OLD STORY for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, OLD STORY or Outlands?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, OLD STORY 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OLD STORY or Outlands?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, OLD STORY 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OLD STORY and Outlands smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot and Frankincense.

Is OLD STORY or Outlands better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in OLD STORY and Outlands?

OLD STORY has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense, Saffron, Black Tea and Cinnamon, a base of Ambergris, Smoke, Sandalwood and Agarwood. 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.