Outlands vs Wow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Outlands takes 4 of 5 categories.
OutlandsChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
WowChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Outlands4/5
Wow1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Outlands
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Outlands
- Sillage & projection
- Outlands
- Value for money
- Wow
- 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
OutlandsAmouageWowProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 1,491 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%
Category winnerOutlandsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
19%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
1,491 votes
32%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOutlands
SillageOutlands
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
cinnamon69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper
Heart
PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol
Top30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonCorianderCardamomCumin
Heart2 to 3 hours
Ylang-YlangPlumGeraniumRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VanillaTonka BeanMuskBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Cumin and Geranium. Durations are only published for Wow, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,024
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,436
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage 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…
Reviews →Wow opens with a brisk, dry spice blend of cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, and pungent cumin. That sharp opening quickly gives way to a lush, dark core of sweet plum, ylang-ylang, rose, and geranium. As the floral fruitiness settles, a dense base of vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, and soft musk takes over the trail. It s…
Reviews →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, Outlands or Wow?
Outlands takes 4 of 5 categories. Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes; Wow is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Wow for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Outlands or Wow?
Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Wow 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Outlands or Wow?
Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Wow 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Outlands and Wow smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin and Geranium.
Is Outlands or Wow better for summer or winter?
Wow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Outlands and Wow?
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. Wow has top notes of Cinnamon, Coriander, Cardamom and Cumin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Plum, Geranium and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Benzoin.
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