🌳 31. A Scented Letter: Outlands — Lemon Pie and a Forest Hike

I can’t help but feel awe at the beauty of nature—God’s creation. I love to breathe the scent of the forest, full of life and vitality. It’s where I feel most connected, and where each step becomes a kind of prayer.

Crafted by Cécile Zarokian, Amouage Outlands opens with the comforting warmth of something freshly baked—bright lemon, subtle spice, and a delicate creamy-tart sweetness that recalls lemon pie cooling by the window. It’s a surprising and familiar start, elevated and golden, like sunlight filtering through trees.

As the scent unfolds, it gently shifts. That gourmand softness gives way to an aromatic heart—earthy patchouli, soft incense, and the textured calm of woods after rain. The drydown is beautifully balanced: still warm, but grounded and quietly smoky. Anise, ambergris, and vanilla offer a comforting, mineral-rich base.

Outlands walks the line between citrus gourmand and aromatic woody. It evokes the feeling of hiking a trail through sunlit trees—invigorating, reflective, and quietly addictive. Outlands is a name that lingers—fitting for a fragrance that imagines life beyond the familiar path. A scent for those exploring new ground with reverence and wonder.

Photo: “Forager” by Daniel Farò

🌳 The Experience of Outlands
Lemon lifts.
Spice warms.
Salt and earth settle beneath.

Try this:
Spray on pulse points.
Perfect for quiet mornings or forest walks.
Let the scent evolve—bright citrus softening into aromatic stillness.

With kindness,
🕊 Flor at Nectar Atelier