Amouage · 2012 · Pierre Negrin
Interlude Man
Luxury$$$$, 4 of 5
| 100 ml | $395 |
The houseFor menWearers sayMasculine
VersionEau de Parfum
Smoky frankincense and resins over leather and oud, opened with oregano and allspice.
Amouage says
You’ll smell bergamot, oregano, allspice (pimento berry oil), amber, frankincense, labdanum (cistus), opoponax, leather, oud (agarwood smoke), patchouli and sandalwood.
Wearers say
From 7 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
Across a room
How long it lasts
12 hours or more
When to wear it
Winter, fall
Where to wear it
Special occasion
Who it suits
Masculine · Older wearers
Mass appeal
Divisive
Compliments
Rarely
What’s inside it
What Amouage names
What the label names
13 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender5 florals1 sweet3 spices1 powder
Herbs & lavender1
Sweet1
Spices3
Powder1
Heart6
as it settles
Dry-down4
what stays
3 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell3
Wearers say
Wearing it
Amouage Interlude Man is a notoriously potent incense and oregano fragrance revered for monstrous longevity. Wearers celebrate its dark complexity, but caution against spraying indoors.
How far it carriesFills an entire room
Perfumers call it sillage.
It projects aggressively across entire rooms and leaves an unmistakable scent trail that lingers for hours.
“Nothing beats the longevity or projection of Interlude man. For me it will remain my favorite fragrance.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2021 · 6 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Most say
Most wearers report enormous room-filling projection that easily overpowers close spaces.
“The projection is extremely powerful and it seems to envelope everything around it.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2020
Some say
Some wearers find that projection persists even after scrubbing their hands with soap.
“Recently bought it this week and it’s STRONG. Even washing my hands it’s still there. Definitely projects too.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 1 vote
How long it lasts12+ hours on skin
Wearers consistently achieve twelve or more hours on skin, surviving showers and remaining on clothing for weeks.
“One spray on the top of my hand and it stayed for the entire day.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 1 vote
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Most say
Most wearers experience over twelve hours of intense skin endurance from a single spray.
“Please, I can't stress this enough, just use one spray of this when applying, it's incredibly powerful and extremely long lasting.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2020
Many say
Many wearers warn that applying more than one spray is complete overkill.
“3 sprays is way overkill on Interlude. 1 spray is enough for me, and even then it's powerful strong”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 18 votes
When and where to wear itWinter, fall, and outdoor events
It belongs strictly in cold winter weather, crisp outdoor evenings, or formal artistic occasions rather than enclosed daily offices.
“I really see this working well for winter and fall, and I would be interested to see how it does in the climate of its home country of Oman.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2018
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Many say
Many wearers state it is unsuitable as an everyday casual or office signature scent.
“IMO it is far from being everyday fragrance, and I can't say its a compliment getter, either.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 3 votes
“I bought mine last year from a US discounter and it’s plenty strong. Two sprays max.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 3 votes
Who it suitsMature and unapologetic men
The fragrance suits mature, self-assured men and seasoned enthusiasts comfortable with asserting an imposing, dramatic presence.
“In my opinion, it does not suit a young adult like myself but rather a middle aged man”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2020
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Some wearers emphasize that it is formulated for seasoned fragrance collectors rather than casual novices.
“Not likely a compliment puller! But damn will you be noticed! For seasoned sniffers and scentophiles!”
Reddit post, r/fragranceclones, 2025
Appeal and attractionPolarizing and rarely complimented
Wearers find it highly polarizing to bystander noses, generating shock or respect rather than effortless mass compliments.
“This is a challenging fragrance, and not a crowd pleaser or safe choice for everyone.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 18 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Most say
Most wearers stress that Interlude Man is challenging and definitely not a safe crowd-pleaser.
“3 sprays was evidently too much, thank god it was only a 5ml sample.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2022
A few say
A few wearers report receiving unexpected compliments when worn with discretion.
“One of my favs. Strong stuff, haha. I think it even got complimented at work before, which kinda surprised me.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2018 · 3 votes
As a blind buyExtreme blind buy risk
It is one of the riskiest blind buys in luxury perfumery, making sampling mandatory before purchasing a full bottle.
“Blind buying Interlude Man is absolutely not something I'd recommend.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2020
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
A few say
A few blind buyers ended up keeping their bottle and appreciating the scent.
“Bottom line is that I don't regret the purchase, and this scent may just convince me that I can wear Orientals and not hate them.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2018
A few say
A few blind buyers resold or decanted their bottle after realizing it was unwearable for them.
“I've decided to decant my bottle in order to recoup some cash from the haul.”
Reddit post, r/fragrance, 2020
LayeringLayering generally discouraged
Wearers generally avoid layering due to its crushing intensity, though a few experiment with flanker micro-doses.
“I’ve played a lot with Amouage and I personally wouldn’t layer these.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
A few say
A few wearers caution that any experimental layering must be restricted to a single micro-spray.
“And yeah with Interlude, I'd be doing 1 spray of each max, that stuff is nuclear !”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023
From 7 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
Wearers also name as cheaper copies: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad, Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud, Afnan Supremacy Incense, Amouage Myths Man. We hold no page for these yet.
Wearers also set it beside its own other strengths: Eau de Parfum, Extrait de Parfum.
Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
Interlude 53 ManAmouage · shares bergamot, oregano, allspice, frankincense and 6 more
Interlude Black Iris ManAmouage · shares bergamot, frankincense, cistus, leather and 3 more
PurposeAmouage · shares bergamot, allspice, frankincense, leather and 2 more
Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.