Fragrance comparison

Outlands vs Suédois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,561 ratings analysed

4 wins

Outlands

Amouage

4.301,491 votes

Rank #23,442 AmberAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #12,703 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Outlands4/7

Suédois3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OutlandsAmouage

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerOutlandsRating 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

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerOutlandsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOutlands

SillageOutlands

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSuédoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper

Heart

PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol

Notes

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Patchouli, Benzoin and Birch. Durations are only published for Suédois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSuédoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex39

Women7

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Casual 35%Date 32%Party 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,442

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,703

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuédoisHigher 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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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 Suédois?

Outlands takes 4 of 7 categories. Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes; Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Outlands or Suédois?

Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Suédois 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Outlands or Suédois?

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

Do Outlands and Suédois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Patchouli, Benzoin and Birch.

Is Outlands or Suédois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Outlands and Suédois?

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. Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood.