Wow vs Outlands
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.
WowChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
OutlandsChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Wow1/5
Outlands4/5
- 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
WowProfumi Di PolignanoOutlandsAmouageWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%
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 hate32%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
19 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
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 bothwarm spicy100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
cinnamon69%
yellow floral61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CinnamonCorianderCardamomCumin
Heart2 to 3 hours
Ylang-YlangPlumGeraniumRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VanillaTonka BeanMuskBenzoin
Top
FrankincenseCardamomelemiLemonBergamotSichuan Pepper
Heart
PatchouliAniseCorianderCuminOrange BlossomWormwoodSaffronGeranium
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinOudOpoponaxBirchAmbergrisMaltol
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Cumin and Geranium. Durations are only published for Wow, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day86
Night100
Spring53
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#60,436
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,024
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOutlandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWow 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 →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…
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, Wow or Outlands?
Outlands takes 4 of 5 categories. Wow is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Outlands is rated 4.30/5 from 1,491 votes. Choose Wow for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Outlands for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Wow or Outlands?
Outlands lasts longest (Outlands 85/100, Wow 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wow or Outlands?
Outlands projects furthest (Outlands 73/100, Wow 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Wow and Outlands smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Cumin and Geranium.
Is Wow or Outlands better for summer or winter?
Wow suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wow and Outlands?
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. 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.
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