Fragrance comparison

Outlands vs Solferino

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,495 ratings analysed

3 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #23,473 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Solferino

Paolo Pecora Milano

4.254 votes

Rank #52,613 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories.

Outlands
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Solferino
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Outlands3/4

Solferino1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Outlands
Sillage & projection: Outlands
Value for money: Solferino
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

OutlandsAmouage

SolferinoPaolo Pecora Milano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

1,491 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSolferinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

rose77%

oud69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

Top20-30 mins

CardamomCorianderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

elemiRoseSaffronJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Solferino, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 31%Work 29%Casual 24%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,473

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,613

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Paolo Pecora Milano Solferino hits the skin with a brisk rush of green cardamom, cracked coriander seeds, and tart Italian bergamot. That initial flash of citrus and spice softens within twenty minutes, pulling forward a warm heart of saffron, resinous elemi pine sap, and dusty crimson rose petals. It is an aromatic w…

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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, Outlands or Solferino?

Outlands takes 3 of 4 categories. Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes; Solferino is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Solferino for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Outlands or Solferino?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Solferino 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Outlands or Solferino?

Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Solferino 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Outlands and Solferino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Outlands or Solferino better for summer or winter?

Solferino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Outlands and Solferino?

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. Solferino has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Rose, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.