Supremacy Incense by Afnan

Pure power; you can smell it from miles away. This is a fragrance for special occasions, but given the price, you could wear it daily… though it would lose its magic. Best kept for when you want to shine.

What can you say about this exceptional fragrance? Note, it’s not for everyone, but if you like to stand out with your scent, this is for you. The oregano touch is atypical but gives it something unique. Green, fresh, smoky, soapy, and impactful. Don’t buy it blindly or settle for the opening scent. Open it, spray it a few times, and test it days later to notice the balance. The first time it displeased me, but the next day it told another story. Sincerely, a 9/10.

Before judging, atomise and swirl the bottle to oxygenate it; letting it rest for a week makes a difference: the fragrance rounds out and softens. The opening is intense and slightly rough, but within a minute it stabilises, revealing a refined incense heart with warm and vanilla nuances. The structure is deep and balanced. Its performance is exceptional: with few drops it projects strongly and leaves a trail that lasts days on clothes or in enclosed spaces. Compared to Interlude Man, it’s more balanced and wearable; the oregano is present but moderate, and the sweet base adds an unexpected elegance. A great modern interpretation of classic oriental incense. (Batch 01/2025)

It’s an excellent dupe of Amouage’s Interlude Man, including projection and longevity; a fragrance that infuses spirituality. I loved its clean, high-quality incense note. Note, it’s not for everyone; I believe it’s not for the young, but for mature people who want to project security, confidence, and distinction.

What a beast! Powerful opening with oregano and spices; between many quotes, I sense herbal notes. Smoky heart (the opening is smoky too) with a delicious amber that adds soft sweetness, body, and a certain sparkle. Quite resinous thanks to the opoponax and labdanum. I smell a semi-chocolatey patchouli, not green, but dark. I don’t perceive leather. I’ve never smelled the original Interlude, but if they say this clone is 95% identical, what a delight the original must be. Longevity of 10 hours on skin, present for 6/7 hours, projecting for about 2/3 hours with bursts up to the fifth hour. From there it’s close-to-the-skin, and after 8 hours it’s a second skin. Let it oxygenate, like any Arab perfume. Those who say it’s hard to wear or too occasional are wrong; I use it for work, going out, seeing my girlfriend, anywhere I go I’m complimented, never told I wasn’t suitable for the occasion. Batch 2022. Edit: I have a decant of the Interlude and they are extremely similar, but the original has more body, depth, and smells of better quality.

I love it, but if it’s a downgraded version of Reflektion Man as they say, it can’t compare to the original, though it certainly piques my curiosity to smell it. I recommend buying a decant or smelling it first before spending.

Very rich. It’s a different touch, with an opening where oregano and spices stand out. Seems to have a hint of mint, even though it’s not declared. Smells like spicy incense, like a mystical shop, haha. It gives a mystical and mysterious vibe. It has lovely projection. If you wear easy, versatile fragrances that everyone likes, this isn’t for you. If you want something that stands out from the crowd, with a distinct personality, give it a chance.

Seems they’ve reformulated it. I bought a bottle from June 2023 and the aroma changed significantly compared to the early batches. It no longer resembles Interlude; they’ve lowered the smoky notes and oregano, and increased the fruity and sweet spices. Previously, the smoky and oregano notes dominated from the start and were almost linear until the dry down with woods and amber. Now the opening is fruity/spiced and sweeter, while the smoky notes (reduced) are noticeable from the start and last until the dry down. In the heart and base, there are notable vanilla, coriander, and tonka bean notes without the fruitiness disappearing. At the end, woods, amber, and a very marked tonka bean remain. Regarding longevity and projection, before it was beast mode with over 12 hours. Now the projection is good for the first hour and then acceptable, with longevity on skin around 6 hours (over 10 on clothes). Personally, the current aroma seems more interesting and versatile, but the performance is only acceptable. I think those seeking challenging and extreme aromas will be disappointed. Greetings Fragrantic@s!!! Update 1: Now it smells more like Lattafa Maahir Black Edition. The tonka bean is noticeable from the heart and intensifies at the end, similar to Maahir Black but more prominent. Update 2: The aroma improves as the liquid oxidises with use. The fruity and sweet spice notes intensify and the performance improves. Does anyone confirm if the aroma (batch 2023+) resembles Naahir Black and by default Terroni?

It’s a challenging fragrance; if you’re into sweet, easy scents, this isn’t for you. It’s basically incense, which I like. Projection is brutal and longevity needs no saying; I no longer wear it on clothes because after the second wash it disappears completely, it’s so strong. If you have a strong character and want to impose, this is ideal. Just be aware… no one will give you compliments, but what matters is that you like it and that’s it.

After having it for a while, I regret buying Interlude. Now I have this and Interlude, and damn, unless you press your nose right up against it, you can barely tell the difference; it’s completely unnecessary to buy Interlude with this clone, I’ve never seen one so well executed, it’s brutal and equal in longevity and projection. Said 340 euros thrown in the trash, and this one cost me 39, unbelievable.

Smells like frankincense, spices, and full-on smoke. I tried it briefly in-store, and like with Afnan, it left my arm stuck for hours. Is it good? I don’t know. I wouldn’t recommend Interlude or Supremacy Incense. I’m joining those who define it as ‘esoteric shop scent’; I don’t know who wants to smell like that. I suppose it’s for those seeking to stand out and project an air of mystery. Perhaps it’s the ideal bottle for a tarot reader? Who knows… At least it’s cheap.

It’s not a scent that will get you compliments, but it’s a very good aroma. It has excellent projection and longevity. In the opening, the spices stand out, with a smoky note following; there’s a hint of citrus but very subtle, hidden by the amber and smoke along with the patchouli. Definitely not a perfume to buy blind, but if you like mature, characterful scents with presence, you might like it.

After three months trying to like it, I finally did. At first, it seemed like a disgusting smell; why would anyone want to smell like oregano and frankincense? But over time, I’ve discovered new tastes, and this is one of them. The performance is very good, somewhat oily, and it has improved even more with maceration. It smells of oregano, almost imperceptible oud, a frankincense that reminds me of T Rex by Zoologist, and smoke. Now I’m eager to use it in winter; I think it will suit my personality perfectly. A perfume that took longer to like than others that are ‘difficult’, such as T Rex or the Cambodian Oud Attar by Xerjoff.

Frankly, it’s a well-executed clone of the blue beast. Lacking a test on longevity, it has pleasantly surprised me so far. We’ll see how it goes over the hours, but for now, I like it more than the one by Al Zaafaran. The sillage seems stronger; I’ll edit later.

Much hype for this dupe when we know that the true king of the Interlude dupe is Midnight Oud.