Men
Interlude Man
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Interlude Man by Amouage is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2012, this composition was created by perfumer Pierre Negrin. The top notes unfold with oregano, pepper, and bergamot; the heart reveals frankincense, opoponax, amber, and labdanum; while the base notes settle on oud wood, leather, sandalwood, and patchouli.
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A friend arrived from Poland and left this perfume on his shelf. As it is difficult to get here, I asked to try it. It requires an imposing personality and arrogance; those who smell you do not criticise but feel invaded by your presence. It is the most beast mode I have tested: a bomb of pepper and incense with a body of woods. If you over-spray, it invades the room like a censer. The class and quality are evident. Without the right personality or corporate authority, it is too shocking. In Latin America, only winter, night, and southern latitudes.
With over 300 fragrances, today Interlude is my favourite. Yes, I use it in the heat. In Oman at 30 degrees, it smells drier, darker, and more woody; projection and longevity increase significantly, a desert sensation. A jewel. In the cold, up to 7 sprays highlight the amber and sweetness, but the smoke and resins persist. An all-rounder perfume with great performance. The hype is real in 2023, but it is not for everyone. You need to know resinous and spicy perfumes.
Well well, Amouage and Pierre direct this beast mode, but it is not Disney nor for everyone. Fantastic, yet only for special events and specific seasons. Use things in their moment: Bond at the Royal Ballet in London in October, not for aimless wanderers. Let a gentleman from Oman wear it at 40 degrees; bless his money. Warm regards from Alicante, the city of the sun.
Interlude is an olfactory prodigy, an almost divine experience that elevates the spirit. Sweet fig and fresh bergamot dance elegantly, revealing layers of exotic flowers and spices such as red rose and orchid, intertwined with frankincense. The base of woods and amber creates a deep, mysterious celestial embrace. It is perfumed poetry, a portal to greatness, and an olfactory hymn for those seeking to transcend the ordinary.
I hadn’t smelled this in ages. I tested it at a department store counter and the performance has dropped a treat. Another one they’ve ruined.
A damn madness to wear this in public and in the heat. If you buy it based on what reviewers say without trying it, you make a grave mistake. Smells of toasted oregano, dried peppercorns, woods, heavy incense, and burnt spices. Nobody who tried it liked it: it smells old, dirty, like an old kitchen, or burnt carpentry. It is a personal aroma for people with strong personalities who do not care what others say. Do not buy blindly; buy a $4 decant and test, test, and test again.
Smells of roasted peanuts, the scent when breaking the shell, alongside frankincense and something sweet.
It smells very similar to Louis Vuitton’s Ombre Nomade.
All the hype, I bought it for the spices I enjoy, but it’s far too pricey for what it offers. An aroma from another era, very heavy, lots of frankincense. Be careful with the spray; I couldn’t handle it, and many complaints arose from friends regarding the intense smell.
The Blue Beast is real: it turns you into a beast once applied. Luxury ingredients, niche pricing, and a dark, hardcore oriental with bitter resins, amber, oud, and leather. Zero versatility, zero compliments, an unbearable scent that gets you kicked off the bus at the first stop. Ridiculously expensive, only for Marilyn Manson types or similar. Rumour has it they discounted it; I sniffed it and ran to put on Invictus to detox. There is a cheap clone by Ard Al Zaafaran on the list. A divine aroma for collectors and veterans; the rest of us are happy without Interlude Man.
Interlude by Amouage, or the blue beast as many call it. A powerful perfume par excellence, one of those where with a SINGLE atomisation you impregnate the world. I am fascinated by strong perfumes, the ones where you have to be careful with the atomiser, of those that you can cause people to fall dizzy in your wake. When I discovered Interlude thanks to my colleague @fraganceando_youtube who sent me a sample I said ‘I don’t know, I think it’s not for me’, but while it was drying I couldn’t stop smelling my arm. So I fell in love and had to get it. Interlude has very dense notes of incense, opopanax, amber, oud, leather, labdanum, sandalwood, patchouli, oregano, pepper, and bergamot. It has a longevity of more than 24 hours and a kilometre-long sillage; I dare to say it is the strongest and most enduring perfume in my collection. A true jewel, I hope it lasts me many years.
Finally I have been able to try the much acclaimed Interlude by Amouage and I guarantee you that everything they say about its scent and performance is real. Based on oud with an incense and amber touch, this oriental perfume makes you feel like a sultan in a harem. What to say of its performance… Literally I put on two sprays and I noticed its scent for many hours; I couldn’t get it off me (which I also didn’t dislike because it smells spectacular). What one perfume cannot achieve with 7 or more sprays, this one does with just one. Be warned, it is not for everyone nor for any occasion. You must like oriental scents and, above all, attract attention. Interlude is made to wear it on a formal occasion and say ‘Here I am’. Nevertheless, I encourage all those interested in perfumery to try it because its hype is worth it.
Finally I could smell it and compare it with Midnight Oud, and this one seems to me stronger and with a more intoxicating scent; the sweet opening of MO and its sister Black Iris is much more subtle in this one.
I find it very difficult to break down a perfume that seems perfect in every aspect. What a wonderful olfactory journey. Undisputed oriental profile: balsamic, spicy, woody, leather, incense. It leaves a vivid memory, impossible to forget. From the first moment it has a lot of personality; you feel like a sultan with power, leaving a trail of character that covers spaces. Everyone will feel you nearby. It opens bright at first; as it dries it loses strength and rests on a resinous, smoky, woody, vanilla-mantle and ‘wearable’. The spices relax. It brings Aladdin to mind, terrible to say but I had to make it clear. It is music, movement, strength, energy concentrated in a beautiful bottle. It is exotic, sensual, the belly dance. There are many things here. Be warned, it is not for pure personal enjoyment. It projects and lasts what few offer. For cold times and when you want to wear it, I don’t care about rushing around in enclosed places; it is so special that I don’t mind. In short, a perfect aroma. I want it to be part of my collection.
Ladies and gentlemen, after smelling it calmly at the department store and bringing the tester home with a few sprays left, I affirm that this is coffee for very coffee drinkers. It is for a particular audience, an aficionado to the world that returns; any scent trying to satisfy 99% will not convince them. In smell, to me it resembles what remains on clothes after burning wood, mixed with leather and spices. It is emblematic, dignified, and with a lot of weight. Wherever you go, people will smell you, so much that on hot days or in enclosed spaces it can seem bad taste for whoever has to be with you. If you are looking to smell good without more, this is not your perfume. You will receive as many compliments as comments that you smell like an older gentleman, the countryside, a carpenter’s workshop, or a house in the mountains. Conclusion: personally, I would only consider buying it in a small format in another stage of my life that has not yet arrived (I am in the second half of my 20s and I don’t think it is appropriate now). The intention is to reserve it for special occasions, knowing it is a scent to enjoy myself and turn a deaf ear to what others say.
If you are new to the niche universe like me, do not start here. I tried it on a blotter and thought the ‘blue beast’ was overrated. I allowed myself to try it on skin with 2 sprays. By 12h, after projecting all day and me not perceiving it (olfactory fatigue), I felt dizzy and had a headache. I had to take a shower to get rid of it. It is literally a BEAST. The scent does not appeal to me yet, it is extremely complex. I wouldn’t buy it now, but I don’t rule it out for the future.
Well, well: a perfume not suitable for everyone. It is very particular, personal, and honestly, it won’t please everyone around you, but you have to recognise a quality beyond the normal from this house. I don’t see it as versatile, rather for winter, for specific and special occasions. Scent 7/10, Projection 10/10, Sillage 10/10.
I started by smelling a clone called Midnight Oud and it shook the little bit of my brain addicted to perfumes, petrol, and nail polish remover acetone. Then, I saved for three months working day and night, sold the car, gave up sweets and flour, and only then could I buy a 1.2ml decant of Interlude by Amouage. The compliments didn’t take long, I don’t know if because of the perfume or because I had lost weight. Seriously, Interlude by Amouage is an unforgettable experience. The incense, oregano, woods, and smokiness make this potion a brew worthy of Hephaestus, Vulcan, and Xiuhtecuhtli.
Masterpiece and totem of modern perfumery: if you enjoy this world, you must try it. Although there are incredible Emirati clones from Ard Al Zaafaran or Afnan, the original is a work of art with unmatched nuances; every application is a different journey with that Interlude complexity. It smells very Arab and distinguished, worthy of a sultan. Be warned, on Western noses it may raise eyebrows and its potency requires careful dosing. For me, it is so lavish and personal that I don’t mind if I hardly use it; simply being able to spray it on my wrist and smell it justifies the purchase. If you don’t know it, get a 2ml decant and enjoy without rushing to judge. Perhaps it will happen to you as it did to me, and you will become passionately addicted to this infinite world.
At this stage, already in the Olympus of cult fragrances. A masterpiece born for autumn; its trail of burnt wet leaves and smoke is a unique olfactory experience. I had the luck to acquire a decant, as its value is very high, but the joy of having a small portion of the Blue Beast in my hands is unforgettable.
Completely reformulated. It keeps the same notes and composition but is no longer the Blue Beast. I bought a 100ml bottle at Neiman Marcus in Coral Gables, Miami. Made in Oman. I think the house Amouage reformulated it to open the market for its siblings, Interlude Iris and Interlude 53. The older batches surely have the sillage and longevity I have seen on social media. For those who say this perfume is only for night outings and very formal events, I will tell you that personally I wear it to the office, and no one notices unless I get close to them. Projection is good for the first hour, but once it starts to dry down, the perfume stops projecting and stays in a very rich personal bubble. On my skin, it takes on a sweet and creamy tone, always accompanied by frankincense. You do not need to press your nose to your arm to feel it; at a distance of 20cm, you can smell that spectacular scent. Longevity on skin is 6 hours for sure; after that, the perfume stays very close to the skin, and you may not even be able to detect it. If you wear it in the morning, you would need to reapply in the evening. I have not tested it on clothes because, personally, I like to wear a different perfume each day. To conclude, I think the reformulation has been very convenient because you will no longer be as imposing as in the original formulation, allowing you to use the perfume on different occasions. I hope for honest comments from Andres, Jeremy, and other perfume addicts on social media. I repeat, Interlude has ceased to be the Blue Beast it was in its beginnings.
I bought it at the department store; they offered a decant of whichever brand I wanted, I chose Interlude, and my head exploded: impressive, I couldn’t stop smelling it and the projection was off the charts. Love at first sniff, oregano and incense… impressive. I looked for a clone immediately and bought Afnan, but I always left it on the shelf without using it for some reason I can’t explain, although it smells very similar. On Saturday I treated myself and bought it at the department store again: head out of the box! What a wonderful perfume, I’d pay a thousand times more for it. Mother in Oman, mine is impressive. To look well dressed and presentable; otherwise, choose Invictus. Projection: another level. Longevity: eternal. A niche perfume, with all the letters.
When I bought it, I am not sure if it was for the joy of owning it or because it suited me too well, but it lasted quite a while. Now that I am properly testing it with appropriate sprays for a niche of this level, I must say that yes, it has been reformulated, but excessively. Not the Blue Beast, not even the little blue cat; it does not project as it did a few years ago, not for a joke. I suppose it is due to the extract they released, which would be the old Interlude but now made into an extract, priced at nearly 500€. What a fiasco. I paid 345 euros for it, very expensive for the performance it offers at the moment. I will wait a few months to see if things change, but I am disappointed in a perfume that was more than a dream for me. My batch is Made in Oman.
Greetings from Rodomia: Regarding the matter, it is not surprising that Amouage, a supposed luxury house, has conveniently reformulated its perfumes such as Jubilation XXV, Interlude, and Reflection to launch new ones, just as Chanel does with its fragrances (Bleu being an example). Amouage is no longer the luxury house that produced true niche perfumes of genuine quality, leaving us in anticipation to try and buy them. Every day it resembles the current Chanel house more, and the criminal reformulation of Reflection Man is a prime example of this.
Impressive resinous presence. In this Amouage, the dominance of amber is absolute, resinous, and cloying. After the initial bergamot chords, the sweetness emerges and is repeatedly tempered by frankincense, smoke, and wood, resulting in a near-bitterness. The sweetness triumphs, but the struggle between the two lies at the centre of that woody heart. With its nuances and complexities, it is quite a journey. Definitely for below 25 degrees. Note, this is not for everyone. It perhaps has an extroverted, pompous edge; be careful with application. High-quality material, brutal longevity, a sillage lasting hours, a monster with scorched wood skin. Given the price, this must be dragon’s blood. I would not pay for it even in my most glamorous dreams, despite its magnetism and uniqueness. I would not spend such immoral sums on a fragrance, no sir. I will search among the closest clones, the imitating houses, something close that approximates this damn and dark marvel. Review: After wearing it for longer, I notice some fatigue from the sweet turn; I cannot make it work with me. It is undoubtedly a fantastic fragrance.
This is a masterpiece and CANNOT be called anything else. Please excuse my vehemence, but it is simply that. The best men’s winter fragrance ever created. I do say so! A dark, resinous, dense, smoky scent. An autumnal smell, cosy, spicy, woody, rough yet not at all cloying or heavy. It is truly magical. Very, very special, unique, and different. Furthermore, it is the definition of a brown beast: lasting 12+ hours on skin and projecting over two metres for at least five or six hours!!! Seriously, it is madness. The only ‘negative’ is that it has a very specific cold-climate vibe, and I mean cold, winter. I would not even dare to wear this in autumn. In summary: Age: 30+. For the first time, I will not label this Unisex. This is bottled masculinity. Winter only. Scent: 8.5/10.0 Longevity: 10/10.0 Projection: 10/10.0 Versatility: 3.0/10.0 $$$$ 3.65 Euros/ml Final Score: 9/10.0
Interlude by Amouage stands out primarily for the intense presence of frankincense, combined with resins, amber, oud, and leather. Its performance is exceptional, boasting otherworldly longevity and projection. With an elegant and masculine character, it positions itself as an interesting option for those seeking to make a strong impression. However, I must mention that, personally, I do not like it at all. Nevertheless, I invite users to try it and draw their own conclusions.
Amouage uses this description to convey the duality of Interlude Man, blending chaos and harmony within its composition. ‘Inspired by chaos and disorder’ refers to the explosive, challenging opening with potent notes of oregano, pepper, and frankincense, creating a sense of confusion like a clash of intense aromas that may seem aggressive at first. ‘This spicy and woody fragrance’ highlights its two pillars: strong spices and deep woods that support its intense, masculine character. ‘It masks an intermediate moment of harmony in its heart’ suggests that after the chaotic opening, the scent reveals a more balanced and harmonious core, with resinous, woody, and amber notes that soften the experience, making it more seductive and enveloping. Essentially, Amouage is saying that Interlude Man begins as an olfactory chaos but settles into an intense, mysterious harmony over time. It is a metaphor for how disorder can hide an underlying balance, reflecting the complexity of both the fragrance and the wearer’s personality.
Featuring notes of Oud (Agarwood), Frankincense (Olibanum), Jamaican Pepper, Sandalwood, Amber, Cistus Labdanum, Opoponax, Bergamot, Oregano Leather, and Patchouli. Inspired by chaos and disorder, this spicy and woody fragrance masks an intermediate moment of harmony in its heart.
I bought a decant out of curiosity, one of the best fragrances in history and a favourite for many. It’s not my case. When I put it on, the oregano assaults me and swallows everything else. It’s one of the most unpleasant things I’ve ever worn. I feel like a pizza. Besides, it’s a bomb in performance and the scent doesn’t go away even after washing. I still speculate if the decant was in bad condition, but after researching, it seems fairly reliable.
A projection and sillage monster; instant love at first sniff with the Blue Beast.
Spectacular projection and trail. I think I’ll struggle to find an occasion to use it, but it’s worth having if your wallet allows, for specific contexts where you want to make an impression. It feels very high quality. For me, it’s mainly for cold climates and at night. Not suitable for blind buying if you enter the niche world or if you don’t like perfumes outside the ordinary. Update: I sprayed it on my hand yesterday at 13:00; after two showers and a gym session, it’s still present today (23:50) very subtly when pressing my nose to the skin. It’s batch 2022, made in Oman.
Some perfumes seek to please; Interlude does not. Interlude imposes itself. It is fire, incense, and resin in a symphony that only a few can master. It opens with smoke, burns with spices, and then settles like a king on his throne: dark, imposing, indomitable. This isn’t for boys, it’s for those who dare. Interlude isn’t worn; it’s conquered. A legend, a beast, a modern classic that doesn’t say good afternoon but fills your house. My second favourite perfume of all time.
I bought a decant to see what it was about. Goodness me, I only smell a very strong, unyielding oregano. I hold it in my hand and try to smell it over and over to detect something else or see if it becomes friendlier, but I can’t even bring my nose close.
I tried it a while ago and bought it instantly. It’s aggressive, but I like it. I think I projected myself into it. The oregano doesn’t disgust me, although the opening isn’t entirely to my liking. What I loved was the dry-down: resins and amber like nothing anyone in the West is used to. Like an attar a Sheikh would wear on a special occasion and use in summer (Westerners aren’t accustomed to that). It’s the most complex and realistic amber I’ve smelled, alongside the incense tones. I imagine it has a lot of castoreum or tree tars like birch or juniper. The amber note is usually superficial and vanilla-like in the West; here it’s a BLOW to the face of amber, well-resinous and smoky, the incense itself. An extraordinary work. A perfume of presence. It marks others’ memories.
Excelsa: this fragrance is madness, an olfactory delight in beast mode, impossible to go unnoticed. For those crisp days when you need the warmth of an embrace, she accompanies you like an aura around you where you’ll perceive it and everyone you cross paths with. It’s unbeatable. For me, it’s the only ultra-niche worth every penny it costs.
Interlude isn’t a perfume; it’s an invading DNA, a genetic command of power that filters into every olfactory cell until it takes hold of your breath. You put it on and something changes: you lift your chin, your gaze becomes haughty, your thoughts become imperial decrees. You no longer seek to please, you don’t need to be liked; you will impose yourself silently and inevitably. If someone says ‘I don’t like it’, you just look at them. Because authority doesn’t argue, it simply exists. You carry the scent of the one who has the last word, the aroma of your boss’s boss. That type who doesn’t compete, but dominates. It’s like going out with your pets, except they aren’t two Rottweilers, but two Bengal tigers walking at your pace. Warning: if you lack character or your presence trembles, don’t even try. Interlude devours you. It’s too much perfume for someone who doesn’t know who they are.
Made for people who need attention, come what may. Do you know that type who shouts and does everything to be the centre, regardless of whether they’re liked? That irritability is noticeable in this perfume. It’s well-made and has quality, but think before you use it: if you live in society, respect boundaries. Nobody wants to smell of a burnt forest from three or four metres away; people like their own scent, not your forced mess. Be considerate. It’s difficult and unpleasant for most. It doesn’t shout ‘class and confidence’, it shouts ‘insecurity and need for attention’.
Interlude Man is an intense, dark, and punchy fragrance for people with character. The opening is spiced and marked, with oregano and pepper hitting hard from the very first second. It’s not a gentle opening, but direct and serious. In the heart, a dominant incense with resins and an amber base that gives it depth and density. It becomes dark, heavy, and enveloping, offering no respite. As it dries, dark woods, oud, and leather reinforce that dry, intense, and very masculine character. It conveys great strength and personality but feels too heavy for everyday wear. The performance is brutal: lasting over 12 hours with intense projection and a marked trail that endures for ages. Even hours later, it’s still on the skin. For me, it’s complicated to wear outside the house; I enjoy it more as an experience than something to carry around. I recognise its high quality, but it doesn’t fit my tastes or excite me. Rating: 6/10.
Absolute favourite. Yes, it’s expensive, but given current designer prices, it’s like buying three perfumes at once. It smells of real, deep, spiced incense; every inhalation reaches your soul. Others call it ‘the blue beast’, but I’d happily splash on litres. It’s a scent I love so much I don’t mind it marking territory. Warning: if you dislike incense, forget it. It’s for winter, total darkness, and spectacular for events. A pity to use daily, though I’d wear it always.