I must say I felt repelled by this scent when I first tried it, as a sample. And the second time. And probably the next few attempts I had @ wearing it. But then, it slowly got to the point it clicked, and now both me and my wife absolutely love it. I love it's uniqueness, as well as how versatile it is, despite the rather heavy profile. All year round perfume for me. I currently own 4 Amouage bottles, and Interlude is one of those. One of my absolute favorite perfumes with Royal Tobacco fighting for the first spot.
Great Review! I love this fragrance, literally buying it very soon. It's the most mysterious scent of all time. Dark cold incense clashing with warm amber... WOW! It really is a masterpiece. 💙
Hey man! I really enjoy your reviews, I like your structured, pragmatic approach to reviewing. I have Black Iris for three months, and recently I purchased the original Interlude too, and I'm trying to decide which one to keep, but it's a very hard task 😅. I generally tend to like the herbal zing of the original's opening more than the bitter-somehow-acidic-fermented opening of the Black Iris but not sure... The dry down of the original is straight smoldering campfire to me, very nice and evocative, while the BI is more vanillic in the drydown. The original seems a bit weaker in strength than the BI. I have a 2021 BI-batch and I think the original Interlude is 2023 but not sure. H46717 with the new sans-serif font on the bottle. I am curious what batch do you have? Thanks!
@@eqqie mine was G batch (now have 53) but yeah, BI is stronger as the original has been reformulated. I’ll be getting my bottle of BI this week and will immediately start working on thoughts for a review. I love dna so much that I’m planning to keep both.
@@SeldomlyOftenthanks for the heads up! I think the smoothness of the extrait is more my speed. Btw looking forward to your thoughts on the attars. I have vanilla barka which I love!
I enjoy Interlude, but personally prefer the Black Iris flanker. There's just something about that boost of iris and incense that speaks to me a bit more. I am curious about Interlude 53, however, as I haven't tried it yet.
As a new Interlude 53 owner I can say it’s pretty much like the normal Interlude, just a bitch richer and smoother. Black Iris is good but it lacks some excitement.
@@SeldomlyOften a bitch richer :)...im a hockey coach recently complained to rink manager about a hole on ice during practice, him being responsible, my phone auto corrected it to- you are the ass hole on ice
A scent DNA that certainly changed the norms in perfume world. But please give us a full review of Interlude Black Iris, for me that is the best interlude. Rich, dense transformative Iris that balances the whole scent profile in a fine way.
Hey Daniel - Just stumbled across your site. Love your approach. Must reviewers sound like they're reading from the box or the company website. Your stories, accessible language, and honest opinion is very much appreciated. You got me to get a sample, so let's see where this goes! Can you do a review of top 10 under-the-radar scents? Looking to wear scents not found at Nordstrom or Saks. Cheers!
@@SeldomlyOften Fully agree, wore My vintage bottle of Interlude Man two hours before Sunset on a warm summer day (86°F) today with 10 sprays while underestimating its sheer potency. It was mandatory to be outside for the first two hours, then the fragrance dried down to the most glorious smoky amber, resinous incense with light wafts of vanilla goodness hinted in the background. Stunning!
My favorite Amouage is Interlude 53, immediately fell in love with it. So funny to hear someone have the same 'problems' I have regarding aesthetics. I am so annoyed that my Reflection Man has the old font and Reflection 45 has the newer, square font. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one, glad to know I'm not 😊.
Yeah it's especially annoying because for some time you could actually get some bottles with the old font in the new boxes (with the new font). I learned to look at batch codes now (if it starts with H it's probably fine).
Haha, can you tell im going through your catalog of videos as of late? 😂 Another great video -- i recently went to a standalone amouage boutique near me and got to try out pretty much their entire current lineup. Some i have had samples and some were completely new. Every interlude was absolutely amazing to me. Funnily enough, the original is the most jagged upfront while the extrait seems to smooth it all out. And black iris is also great, maybe my favorite but it's so hard to choose between them!! From the older eras i also really enjoyed myths, jubilation, and overture for different reasons and i really want to go back to that boutique to have more time with the ones i missed out on. I'm wondering what your opinion on boundless is, if you've tried it? I thought it was great and had a "chewy" aspect that the resins brought to the table that gives it plenty uniqueness as opposed to the more mass-appealing ambery sweet tobacco fragrances on the market, and some of the best vanilla transitions like material has. I feel like it's gotten a bad rap among amouage diehards because of the switch in creative direction that's a bit unfair to me. Your takes on fragrances are very genuine and agreeable to me, which is why im curious if you've had any experience with boundless. Thanks again for your great content!
@@ethanrrs I recorder a first impressions video of Boundless vs something else. I don’t have a bottle yet but I plan on getting one. It’s a little redundant in my collection at the moment but Karin’s V S really hit the nail on the head for this one. Very approachable yet quietly complex. Stay tuned 😉
@@SeldomlyOften yeah, of the ones I tried at the boutique, I found myself really enjoying the offerings that she made, even the 'feminine' geared offerings. Memoir, overture, boundless were the standouts from her for me. memoir was a lot more understated than I thought it would be but that's perfectly fine, just more of a professional fougere-type rather than a foresty dark and mystical scent that people claim it to be. Almost in the vibe of journey man in intentions, which I also enjoyed. For forest-like scents, I usually think that more deep and earthy patchouli heavy scents are my vibe, like Borneo 1834. There's things by smaller brands that I've tried that seem really nice but I have no idea about performance, like clue's morel map and Andrea maack's coven. Overture is just a beast though, and I need to revisit it haha. I wish I could try myths man, maybe I'll try a decant down the line. Looking forward to your Boundless first-impressions video! I also get the redundancy aspect of your decision making process, I personally hate overconsuming I'm keeping that in mind as I slowly build my collection as well.
funny this is my fav. wear it a lot but its kinda mauled other fragrances because of its performance. all the other stuff is great but its the first S tier performance fragrance ive had. it just lasts so long, has so much projection and i can smell it ages after putting it on
Could you please provide a recommendation between Interlude Man and Interlude Black Iris? I am particularly interested in their projection capabilities and overall customer preference.
@@Blessonmathaii overall performance should be very similar between the two (maybe Black Iris might be a tad stronger). As for as customer preference I feel that Black Iris is an easier wear, it really tones down the sharp notes of the original. I personally prefer the original as it’s more unique but I definitely represent a minority.
I own a full bottle of Black Iris and just got a 2ml sample of 53. All I can say is WOW! This is what Black Iris wishes it was, and honestly it makes me think Black Iris is a bit overrated. Quite similar, but 53 packs more of a punch and is truly a special occasion fragrance. In comparison Black iris is just 53's shadow. Black Iris is good, but 53 is probably the best fragrance I've ever smelt!
@@DuSeun glad you like 53! Black Iris is objectively more accessible so, even though somewhat redundant, I’m happy it’s there, even just a stepping stone for people to get into the brand 😉
Would love to hear what you think of Interlude 53? It and the OG would make a good comparison video. Also Interlude 53 might also be better worn in the heat which is important to me as I live on a sailboat in the tropics.
@@highoctanehome I have 53 and don’t have the of anymore, I’ll do a full review of it soon. They are VERY similar, 53 is just smoother and a little more faceted, similar type of sillage and longevity.
I was all about the oregano note when I was first introduced to it. Oregano itself is more of a woody-cedar smelling leaf anyway (ditto with thyme), but I've been using the herb in cooking for a long time before then. Unfortunately after getting a decant of Black Iris....😬 I kinda prefer Black Iris. By a hair though. Still a legend of a fragrance and probably always will be at this point. Very surprised at how many brands duped it tbh. Not exactly a super mass appealing scent.
Black Iris is objectively an easier wear. I respect that this has a huge impact on personal preference as you actually get to experience the fragrance more. I’m still partial to the weird fresh oregano opening 😬
Could you please advise me on which fragrance I should choose between Sauvage Dior Elixir, Amouage Interlude Man, and Amouage Interlude Black Iris? I would greatly appreciate your insights.
Dior Sauvage Elixir is nothing like the other two. It's much more of a mass appealing fragrance, surprisingly wearable in most conditions. Can't really compare with the 2 Interludes. Between those 2, as I said in my other comment, the more approachable is Black Iris but it doesn't mean it's the one you are going to like more.
Did I blind buy interlude 53 for £250. Yes. Sprayed once and I was floored. Confused. Bizzare scent but somehow addicting. Kept sniffing it every few mins up close. Still have not processed it. Smells like someone took some sprigs of hard herbs and lit them on fire. I was in shock. It made my pupils dilate and made me almost lightheaded, in a good way. Do I want to give this another spray? Not for a while. Can I see myself wearing this a lot? Not really.
@ definitely holding onto it. I’m certain I’ll grow into it but even coming from Other Amouage this is so vastly different. I totally get how it’s your favourite
@@Solersoler this is a very unique smelling fragrance, I can’t really imagine adding rose to this. What would you take out? The Black Iris version almost completely removes the oregano note and puts iris in. For rose I would probably go with a heavy smokey rose oud; let me think about which one and I’ll come back 👍
@@Solersoler oh, you could probably just add some rose on a layer, something like Perris Montecarlo Rose de Taif would work well. I’m actually going to try this tomorrow 😬
@@SeldomlyOften I’ve been doing that with a sample I got of Rose magnetic and it just works so well, it makes it so much more approachable and delicious. I keep getting more and more in love with Interlude. it just feels magical.
I would probably say Interlude, it’s a better representation of the brand, Overture is a very strange scent. If you don’t have any experience with either or experience with strong fragrances I would definitely recommend sampling first, if possible. What is the strongest, darkest scent in your collection?
@@Blessonmathaii it’s really good and elegant, nothing to do with Interlude, completely different stuff. New version is apparently a little weak and thin
@@egoiste98 I don’t have much experience with the old batch. I do have Interlude 53 now and it’s said to be similar to the original Interlude in terms of presence. The normal modern batches of Interlude Man are still really strong and not disappointing in the performance department.
@@egoiste98 have you ever tried Interlude Man? I would say that if you REALLY love Interlude (I do) and if you actually plan to wear it, go ahead and get 53. It’s a smoother version of the original. Another option, especially if you are new to Interlude is to try Black Iris, you might even like it more 👍
@@SeldomlyOften I have already bought new batch 2023 of interlude and I like that dna, but I heard that interlude 53 more lasting and better version of original one) I always like to use a potent fragrance bcz I live in Saudi Arabia and we have very hot climate
@@egoiste98 I’ll be real honest here, the differences between the 2 are minimal. It’s more like you ‘know’ you have the best rather than smelling it. I would say get something different first, it’s more effective 👍
@@blagojmilosevski9547 the drydown, where all the incense is, is pretty similar to be completely honest. Black Iris comes across as more powdery so I guess it could emphasize the smoke? I’m reaching 🤣
This is the best version of the frag. I hate Black iris as they have stripped the oregano out and placed somthing with nitrogen that is used in refrigerators. I have got a compiment and a dislike on the same date i wore it .
I hope my experience with a new bottle of Interlude Man, presumably the H or I batch code ones (2023 or 2024), does not underwhelm like Epic Man did. It is in transit right now. I would very much like to hear, by the way, if your Epic bottle ends up improving with some more oxidation.
@@SeldomlyOften I'll try to remember to let you know how it goes with Epic. I'm getting my first ever bottle of Overture soon too. I presume it will be H or I as well.
Man, interlude smell like I walked out of a smokey room of incense. This is a frangence for the great grandfathers.. interlude doesn't give a mood of elegance.. the best way to explain Interlude is to think of a cigar shop environment 😢
@@luxe4744 I actually think it’s pretty modern. Yes, it’s not your typical smell good scent but I find it intriguing. I personally tend to associate vetiver and lavender to older dudes usually. What is a strange fragrance that you think is modern and ‘young’?
@SeldomlyOften thx for writing back to me. And I understand ur viewpoints... Honestly, "Interlude" gives me earthy, Christmas, and Thanksgiving vibes, including the holidays, colors green and red, drinking eggnogs, and camping. This is a good frangence for guys who hunts in the wild and that enjoy the outdoors smells of grass, bugs, and the crackling sound of wood fires and fishing, etc I like to pair my frangence with my aesthetic so Here are two ways I would pair "Interlude" for men: 1) I would wear it with my Palm Angels sunglasses, modern-day oversized wide-leg blue jeans, with a slim fit white blazer 2) Use it as a car air freshener
@@luxe4744 I like your aesthetic pairing idea 🙂 When experiencing a fragrance I like to try ride that thin line of completely unbiased while still trying to let it transport me 😉
@@brocko9386 true and I love doing that but it also depends on the culture. Wearing Interlude 53 in the summer, in Japan, is not something you really feel comfortable doing if you have respect for other people.
I hated this frag when I first tested it. Came back to it after a few years and surprise surprise, I love it now.
It’s absolutely amazing but I realize it’s somewhat of an acquired taste. For me it was perfect because I was actively seeking surprise.
Same here.
Your nose hit adult hood. Welcome ✊🏼
Same, a year after, I loved...then I moved to other Amouage Frags
I must say I felt repelled by this scent when I first tried it, as a sample. And the second time. And probably the next few attempts I had @ wearing it. But then, it slowly got to the point it clicked, and now both me and my wife absolutely love it. I love it's uniqueness, as well as how versatile it is, despite the rather heavy profile. All year round perfume for me.
I currently own 4 Amouage bottles, and Interlude is one of those. One of my absolute favorite perfumes with Royal Tobacco fighting for the first spot.
Same here! Royal Tobacco and Interlude! Thanks for the all continued support!
Great video as always, had a decant of it, might revisit!
Thanks for the support :)
Great Review! I love this fragrance, literally buying it very soon. It's the most mysterious scent of all time. Dark cold incense clashing with warm amber... WOW! It really is a masterpiece. 💙
@@Imthishuman agree, it’s absolutely incredible. This is easily in my top 5 ever.
Hey man! I really enjoy your reviews, I like your structured, pragmatic approach to reviewing. I have Black Iris for three months, and recently I purchased the original Interlude too, and I'm trying to decide which one to keep, but it's a very hard task 😅. I generally tend to like the herbal zing of the original's opening more than the bitter-somehow-acidic-fermented opening of the Black Iris but not sure... The dry down of the original is straight smoldering campfire to me, very nice and evocative, while the BI is more vanillic in the drydown. The original seems a bit weaker in strength than the BI. I have a 2021 BI-batch and I think the original Interlude is 2023 but not sure. H46717 with the new sans-serif font on the bottle. I am curious what batch do you have? Thanks!
@@eqqie mine was G batch (now have 53) but yeah, BI is stronger as the original has been reformulated. I’ll be getting my bottle of BI this week and will immediately start working on thoughts for a review. I love dna so much that I’m planning to keep both.
@@SeldomlyOften Thanks for the reply! very interested on your review of BI. Yeah... I might eventually keep both too 😅
I have black iris and interlude 53. Both are amazing! I have to try interlude man, now you have me interested in interlude woman.
I now own a bottle of 53 and I can say that the normal Interlude Man is redundant 👍
@@SeldomlyOftenthanks for the heads up! I think the smoothness of the extrait is more my speed. Btw looking forward to your thoughts on the attars. I have vanilla barka which I love!
@@Dongorgon777 yeah I’m staring down the box really curious to experience them. It’s hard not to go and try them all 😬
I enjoy Interlude, but personally prefer the Black Iris flanker. There's just something about that boost of iris and incense that speaks to me a bit more. I am curious about Interlude 53, however, as I haven't tried it yet.
As a new Interlude 53 owner I can say it’s pretty much like the normal Interlude, just a bitch richer and smoother. Black Iris is good but it lacks some excitement.
@@SeldomlyOften a bitch richer :)...im a hockey coach recently complained to rink manager about a hole on ice during practice, him being responsible, my phone auto corrected it to- you are the ass hole on ice
This is a masterpiece and I think amouage can do no wrong. No one does incense better than amouage .
@@ra.j7210 Incense is totally their thing and I do agree, it’s great.
A scent DNA that certainly changed the norms in perfume world. But please give us a full review of Interlude Black Iris, for me that is the best interlude. Rich, dense transformative Iris that balances the whole scent profile in a fine way.
@@Justsamshaikh I’ll get it eventually but given I think it’s a little redundant it’s low on the list for now 😉
The OG is the best not the black Iris
Hey Daniel - Just stumbled across your site. Love your approach. Must reviewers sound like they're reading from the box or the company website. Your stories, accessible language, and honest opinion is very much appreciated. You got me to get a sample, so let's see where this goes! Can you do a review of top 10 under-the-radar scents? Looking to wear scents not found at Nordstrom or Saks. Cheers!
@@Mario-rc4mr thanks so much for the comment! I’ll definitely feature some underrated stuff soon 😉
Hey I bought this one still have it boxed. I'm waiting for the weather to cool down. This would be my first amouage ever
Great choice! I don't think you should wait for the weather. I would open it to start getting used to the smell and diffusion characteristics :)
@@SeldomlyOften Thank you for the tip. I'll definately come back and update. Enjoying the content keel up the good work
@@SeldomlyOften Fully agree, wore My vintage bottle of Interlude Man two hours before Sunset on a warm summer day (86°F) today with 10 sprays while underestimating its sheer potency. It was mandatory to be outside for the first two hours, then the fragrance dried down to the most glorious smoky amber, resinous incense with light wafts of vanilla goodness hinted in the background. Stunning!
@@RobertLaTuso 10 sprays of Interlude! Wow, you are courageous 😂
The dry down is amazing indeed 🙂
as always really great review :)
Thanks for the comment and the support :)
My first amouage was interlude og. Ive been buying amouage ever since.
@@bryanryan4504 same here, I was obliterated (in a good way) by Interlude Woman and couldn’t get enough!
Interlude Man is what started my fragrance journey and addiction. 53 is amazing also...richer and less projection.
That is true with most extraits, they tend to sit closer to the skin and be quieter. I now have a bottle of 53 and really like it.
Interlude is my signature
@@slavkobojic3004 can’t be mad at that, it’s absolutely awesome.
❤good review kindly review epic man by amouage❤
I have, check my video list ;)
My favorite Amouage is Interlude 53, immediately fell in love with it. So funny to hear someone have the same 'problems' I have regarding aesthetics. I am so annoyed that my Reflection Man has the old font and Reflection 45 has the newer, square font. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one, glad to know I'm not 😊.
Yeah it's especially annoying because for some time you could actually get some bottles with the old font in the new boxes (with the new font). I learned to look at batch codes now (if it starts with H it's probably fine).
Thank you well done
@@DCMikeAviationFun thank you for watching!
Haha, can you tell im going through your catalog of videos as of late? 😂 Another great video -- i recently went to a standalone amouage boutique near me and got to try out pretty much their entire current lineup. Some i have had samples and some were completely new.
Every interlude was absolutely amazing to me. Funnily enough, the original is the most jagged upfront while the extrait seems to smooth it all out. And black iris is also great, maybe my favorite but it's so hard to choose between them!! From the older eras i also really enjoyed myths, jubilation, and overture for different reasons and i really want to go back to that boutique to have more time with the ones i missed out on.
I'm wondering what your opinion on boundless is, if you've tried it? I thought it was great and had a "chewy" aspect that the resins brought to the table that gives it plenty uniqueness as opposed to the more mass-appealing ambery sweet tobacco fragrances on the market, and some of the best vanilla transitions like material has. I feel like it's gotten a bad rap among amouage diehards because of the switch in creative direction that's a bit unfair to me. Your takes on fragrances are very genuine and agreeable to me, which is why im curious if you've had any experience with boundless.
Thanks again for your great content!
@@ethanrrs I recorder a first impressions video of Boundless vs something else. I don’t have a bottle yet but I plan on getting one. It’s a little redundant in my collection at the moment but Karin’s V S really hit the nail on the head for this one. Very approachable yet quietly complex. Stay tuned 😉
@@SeldomlyOften yeah, of the ones I tried at the boutique, I found myself really enjoying the offerings that she made, even the 'feminine' geared offerings. Memoir, overture, boundless were the standouts from her for me.
memoir was a lot more understated than I thought it would be but that's perfectly fine, just more of a professional fougere-type rather than a foresty dark and mystical scent that people claim it to be. Almost in the vibe of journey man in intentions, which I also enjoyed. For forest-like scents, I usually think that more deep and earthy patchouli heavy scents are my vibe, like Borneo 1834. There's things by smaller brands that I've tried that seem really nice but I have no idea about performance, like clue's morel map and Andrea maack's coven. Overture is just a beast though, and I need to revisit it haha. I wish I could try myths man, maybe I'll try a decant down the line.
Looking forward to your Boundless first-impressions video! I also get the redundancy aspect of your decision making process, I personally hate overconsuming I'm keeping that in mind as I slowly build my collection as well.
funny this is my fav. wear it a lot but its kinda mauled other fragrances because of its performance. all the other stuff is great but its the first S tier performance fragrance ive had. it just lasts so long, has so much projection and i can smell it ages after putting it on
@@rangerscoach I agree, it’s absolutely amazing. Surprisingly subtle for what it is, especially in the drydown 🙂
Could you please provide a recommendation between Interlude Man and Interlude Black Iris? I am particularly interested in their projection capabilities and overall customer preference.
@@Blessonmathaii overall performance should be very similar between the two (maybe Black Iris might be a tad stronger). As for as customer preference I feel that Black Iris is an easier wear, it really tones down the sharp notes of the original. I personally prefer the original as it’s more unique but I definitely represent a minority.
I own a full bottle of Black Iris and just got a 2ml sample of 53. All I can say is WOW! This is what Black Iris wishes it was, and honestly it makes me think Black Iris is a bit overrated. Quite similar, but 53 packs more of a punch and is truly a special occasion fragrance. In comparison Black iris is just 53's shadow. Black Iris is good, but 53 is probably the best fragrance I've ever smelt!
@@DuSeun glad you like 53!
Black Iris is objectively more accessible so, even though somewhat redundant, I’m happy it’s there, even just a stepping stone for people to get into the brand 😉
Would love to hear what you think of Interlude 53? It and the OG would make a good comparison video. Also Interlude 53 might also be better worn in the heat which is important to me as I live on a sailboat in the tropics.
@@highoctanehome I have 53 and don’t have the of anymore, I’ll do a full review of it soon. They are VERY similar, 53 is just smoother and a little more faceted, similar type of sillage and longevity.
I was all about the oregano note when I was first introduced to it. Oregano itself is more of a woody-cedar smelling leaf anyway (ditto with thyme), but I've been using the herb in cooking for a long time before then. Unfortunately after getting a decant of Black Iris....😬 I kinda prefer Black Iris. By a hair though. Still a legend of a fragrance and probably always will be at this point. Very surprised at how many brands duped it tbh. Not exactly a super mass appealing scent.
Black Iris is objectively an easier wear. I respect that this has a huge impact on personal preference as you actually get to experience the fragrance more. I’m still partial to the weird fresh oregano opening 😬
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@@mustafasadmansakibreview filmed, it’s coming 😉
@@SeldomlyOften can’t wait! love your reviews!
Could you please advise me on which fragrance I should choose between Sauvage Dior Elixir, Amouage Interlude Man, and Amouage Interlude Black Iris? I would greatly appreciate your insights.
Dior Sauvage Elixir is nothing like the other two. It's much more of a mass appealing fragrance, surprisingly wearable in most conditions. Can't really compare with the 2 Interludes. Between those 2, as I said in my other comment, the more approachable is Black Iris but it doesn't mean it's the one you are going to like more.
Do you own or have tried Lyric Man?, would like your thoughts on that fragrance, keep up the good work👍
I have a sample that I am saving. I'll probably make a first impression comparison. Stay tuned :)
Did I blind buy interlude 53 for £250. Yes. Sprayed once and I was floored. Confused. Bizzare scent but somehow addicting. Kept sniffing it every few mins up close. Still have not processed it. Smells like someone took some sprigs of hard herbs and lit them on fire. I was in shock. It made my pupils dilate and made me almost lightheaded, in a good way. Do I want to give this another spray? Not for a while. Can I see myself wearing this a lot? Not really.
@@theworkingkitchen7325 great description, really matches my experience with that. I wear this a lot, just give yourself time to adjust to the frag 🙂
@ definitely holding onto it. I’m certain I’ll grow into it but even coming from
Other Amouage this is so vastly different. I totally get how it’s your favourite
Is there a version of this or similar with a touch of rose?
@@Solersoler this is a very unique smelling fragrance, I can’t really imagine adding rose to this. What would you take out? The Black Iris version almost completely removes the oregano note and puts iris in. For rose I would probably go with a heavy smokey rose oud; let me think about which one and I’ll come back 👍
@@Solersoler oh, you could probably just add some rose on a layer, something like Perris Montecarlo Rose de Taif would work well. I’m actually going to try this tomorrow 😬
@@SeldomlyOften I’ve been doing that with a sample I got of Rose magnetic and it just works so well, it makes it so much more approachable and delicious. I keep getting more and more in love with Interlude. it just feels magical.
Amouage Imitation Man might be what you want. It has rose in it.
For my first ever amouage, which one do you recommend more Interlude Man or Overture Man?
I would probably say Interlude, it’s a better representation of the brand, Overture is a very strange scent.
If you don’t have any experience with either or experience with strong fragrances I would definitely recommend sampling first, if possible.
What is the strongest, darkest scent in your collection?
Interlude 53 belongs to the Spartans and Gladiators resting in the fields of Elysium. A fragrance for this life and the next
Totally agree! It has a timeless vibe to it, ancient yet modern. Top 5 favorites ever for sure.
How about amouage jubilation xvv?
@@Blessonmathaii it’s really good and elegant, nothing to do with Interlude, completely different stuff. New version is apparently a little weak and thin
Is the incense in interlude hot or cold churchy like?
Neautral, it’s not cold like Rose Incense but not super warm either. It’s dark.
dear friend do u see and reformulation in terms of longevity and sillage between old batch and new repacked batch
@@egoiste98 I don’t have much experience with the old batch. I do have Interlude 53 now and it’s said to be similar to the original Interlude in terms of presence. The normal modern batches of Interlude Man are still really strong and not disappointing in the performance department.
@@SeldomlyOftendear do u recommend to purchase interlude 53 as a stronger and more lasting version of interlude man?
@@egoiste98 have you ever tried Interlude Man? I would say that if you REALLY love Interlude (I do) and if you actually plan to wear it, go ahead and get 53. It’s a smoother version of the original. Another option, especially if you are new to Interlude is to try Black Iris, you might even like it more 👍
@@SeldomlyOften I have already bought new batch 2023 of interlude and I like that dna, but I heard that interlude 53 more lasting and better version of original one) I always like to use a potent fragrance bcz I live in Saudi Arabia and we have very hot climate
@@egoiste98 I’ll be real honest here, the differences between the 2 are minimal. It’s more like you ‘know’ you have the best rather than smelling it. I would say get something different first, it’s more effective 👍
Hey, u must try Gold man, intoxicated, retro vibe, dose cibetka in dry down, magic believe me, Rols Roys on Amouage house 🎉👌
@@nebojsam8852 it’s totally on my list!
Does og interlude or black iris have more incense?
@@blagojmilosevski9547 the drydown, where all the incense is, is pretty similar to be completely honest. Black Iris comes across as more powdery so I guess it could emphasize the smoke? I’m reaching 🤣
This is the best version of the frag. I hate Black iris as they have stripped the oregano out and placed somthing with nitrogen that is used in refrigerators. I have got a compiment and a dislike on the same date i wore it .
I definitely prefer this one too, Black Iris is a bastardized version to make it more appealing. I’m not mad at it or anything but yeah 🙃
I hope my experience with a new bottle of Interlude Man, presumably the H or I batch code ones (2023 or 2024), does not underwhelm like Epic Man did. It is in transit right now.
I would very much like to hear, by the way, if your Epic bottle ends up improving with some more oxidation.
My Interlude was H batch also, it's great!
I traded off the Epic Man a while back; it wasn't working out.
@@SeldomlyOften I'll try to remember to let you know how it goes with Epic. I'm getting my first ever bottle of Overture soon too. I presume it will be H or I as well.
@@maistvanjr1 I don’t think Overture has been reformulated, my bottle is G or H and is very strong 💪
Interlude 53 is in my top 5 of all time.
@@phantomplastics6582 yes, I’ll take that to my grave 😜
Man, interlude smell like I walked out of a smokey room of incense. This is a frangence for the great grandfathers.. interlude doesn't give a mood of elegance.. the best way to explain Interlude is to think of a cigar shop environment 😢
@@luxe4744 I actually think it’s pretty modern. Yes, it’s not your typical smell good scent but I find it intriguing. I personally tend to associate vetiver and lavender to older dudes usually. What is a strange fragrance that you think is modern and ‘young’?
@SeldomlyOften thx for writing back to me. And I understand ur viewpoints... Honestly, "Interlude" gives me earthy, Christmas, and Thanksgiving vibes, including the holidays, colors green and red, drinking eggnogs, and camping. This is a good frangence for guys who hunts in the wild and that enjoy the outdoors smells of grass, bugs, and the crackling sound of wood fires and fishing, etc
I like to pair my frangence with my aesthetic so
Here are two ways I would pair "Interlude" for men:
1) I would wear it with my Palm Angels sunglasses, modern-day oversized wide-leg blue jeans, with a slim fit white blazer
2) Use it as a car air freshener
@@luxe4744 I like your aesthetic pairing idea 🙂
When experiencing a fragrance I like to try ride that thin line of completely unbiased while still trying to let it transport me 😉
amouage scents are supposed to be worn in hot warm weather ... its from the middle east!!!
@@brocko9386 true and I love doing that but it also depends on the culture. Wearing Interlude 53 in the summer, in Japan, is not something you really feel comfortable doing if you have respect for other people.
The poor people around you don't get te "ease into it"😅
@@Roy_Godiksen they definitely don’t get it 😂