Interlude Black Iris

Wooow BOB wowww this is so good. But strong, veeeryyyy strong, just like its daddy the original Blue Beast, though much smoother and tamer than the original. It is indeed dark, dry, smoky, smoldering, gothic, and mystical, but the "black iris" component softens and smooths it, along with the vanilla. There is a warm core of gold in this heart of darkness. For mental associations I imagine some ancient temple or library in the middle of the desert, full of golden braziers of burning resins and hanging lamps. It's night time, and the desert night is dark as pitch but spangled with scintillating stars, and you see this temple, or library, amidst the dunes, radiant with deep bronze light, and inside it there is great knowledge to be gleaned, some profound mystery. Iram-of-the-Pillars vibes. It is serious and austere but also warm and inviting, like the beckoning call of the temple's secrets. Would definitely not call this sexy though, it is by no means a """"panty-dropper"""" or some casual, date night fragrance. This is how Paul Atreides might have smelled after wandering out of the desert in Dune Messiah. Like a mystic locked in a tower with his manuscripts plumbing the depths of ineffable. Fantasy vibes. Dune, Arrakis, desert planet. If I smelt this on a random passerby I would expect them to have some spell scrolls, summoning stones, and phylactery or two on their person, or to be at the very least marked by the Eyes of Ibad from excess spice consumption. In short - this ain't no Armani Code Elixir. It's esoteric af. It is very impressive, however, extremely high quality, and smells amazing. My gf was enamored with the scent and instantly wanted me to buy it; she's goth, so go figure. I myself, although I love the scent, don't know if I'd buy it, simply because I'm not sure how often I'd wear it and it's almost too strong for my taste. After ONE spray from my sample vial this easily lasted 10 hours, projected through a shower, and was all up in my nose practically the entire time, in an almost annoying way. This is one of those rare scents that I would have to spray underneath my shirt to simply keep it under control. And the Blue Beast is (or was, not sure about recent formulations) even more potent when I tried it, and far more unpleasant to my nose with its harsh incense and that oregano note - crazy to think that THIS is a step-down in performance, when it's absolutely nuclear. I think of this in the same sort of way that I do as LADDM/Au Coeur du Desert (and honestly, they share vibes) - beautiful, evocative, artistic perfumery, but not something that I'd personally like wearing frequently enough to merit a full bottle purchase. I mean god, you could get a 5 ml of this and probably be set for life. I also find that it doesn't evolve as much as I'd like it to, and that, combined with the insane performance, makes it a bit too much of a commitment for me. The drydown is beautiful, with the smoke and resins and herbs being wrapped in a quilt of lush vanilla and creamy orris, which gives it a sort of smoky cacao vibe, I find that it doesn't entice me as much as I'd like it to. For Amouage, I find myself gravitating more towards Journey Man, Beach Hut Man, and Memoir Man. Still, this is an incredible scent, genuinely, absolutely worth a sniff. Just make sure it's cold outside. This in the heat is a weapon of war.

I am a newcomer to the world of niche fragrances. I've started buying fragrances when I was a teenager as soon as I had my own money, however I was only able to discover the world of designer fragrances due to my budget and the stores i found in my area. I have always been fascinated by uniqueness, and my favorite fragrances were dior homme edt for its pure masculinity, gucci intense oud for its dark, elegant and mysterious energy, and gentleman givenchy boisee for its blend of pungent masculinity and feminine sweetness. Recently I was able to discover some creed fragrances and I absolutely fell in love with their royal oud, buying it as soon as I smelled it as to me it was a completely new, unique fragrance, reminding me of the calm and harmony I felt as a kid on sundays at church. However, 4 days into discovering the fragrance I was absolutely disappointed of its performance (lasting around 4-5 hours on my skin with 5 sprays and projecting around 1 metre for about 1-2 hours, before becoming just a skin scent), so I started watching youtube videos on it, where everyone means it's a fragrance for older, mature people, so I've realised that these types of fragraces would please me the most even if I'm in my early 20s. (I am the type of person that wears a fragrance for himself, not the others around, always wearing a scent for personal pleasure even when going to bed after a shower) After doing a bit of research on more mature, this time longer lasting, "beast mode" fragrances, I discovered amouage interlude black iris. I've watched some videos on it, seen its notes on fragrantica and everything seemed superb to me, the only negatives being that it is not for everyone's taste, either hate it or love it and "DO NOT BLIND BUY", so I decided to blindly buy it :). I do not regret a single thing about this purchase, this scent is absolutely stunning to my nose, it begins by smelling of dense smoke, slowly burning pungent rosemary, gradually evolving towards a vanilla-ish amber and finishing off very similar to creed's royal oud, smelling like myrrh and unanimalic oud. This is the best description I can give about this fragrance as to me it is so complex, so beautiful, as I see it as a work of art, not just a perfume. This is a scent that demands respect, maximum 3-4 sprays, it is extremely heavy, dark, gothic, pungent however calm and confidence inducing, extremely masculine (I could only imagine somekind of vampire-woman wearing it if not a man). On me, its longevity is 12h+ (still smelling after 2 days and 2 showers on the wrist's pulse points when smelling very close to the skin) and projection is around 2 metres for the first 3-4 hours, then slowly becoming a small "bubble" scent before becoming a skin scent around hour 10. To conclude, I could only say that I absolutely love this fragrance, it amplifies the man I am and should be, elegant, dark but warm, confident, strong but respectful. I would only recommend it to someone who sees fragrances as a work of art, someone who understands that amouage literally means a wave of emotions, and I would even recommend a blind buy if what I have written resonates with you. As everyone says, this is not for everyone, you either hate it or love it, however if you love it, you will love it towards the deepest point within your heart and soul, this is a true masterpiece.

Amouage has done it again with this third Interlude. My wallet cannot take much more! So, what have we got here compared to the original and 53? Well, it's very obviously Interlude Man but a successful attempt at beautifying it, or, thinking of this trio as a trilogy of movies or books, closing out the story. I liken 53 to an apocalyptic forest fire of resinous trees. It's all smoke, heat, rage, and white-hot sharp edges. Black Iris is after the fire has gone out and the forest begins rebuilding. The smoke and resinous notes are still obviously there, but it lacks the heat and sharp edges. A spring rain has come to quench the charred earth and now we have flowers and trees rising up from the ashes to rebuild the landscape. The violet leaf, orris, and vanilla play critical roles in this flanker, and they are allowed to do a lot of work without taking full center stage most of the time. Since this perfume is called Black Iris, you can correctly assume that the orris is the star, and it is: the cold, starchy, floral orris removes a lot of the heat and "danger" from the original DNA of Interlude. But, the way Black Iris plays out is interesting because at certain moments it's almost indistinguishable from either Interlude or 53, and at other moments those three accords become quite prominent and the difference from the original and 53 becomes very clear. On the final dry down, the vanillic amber, patchouli, and woods are most prominent; the forest has regrown after the fire. This is probably the most disappointing part of the perfume, though these three ingredients are of excellent quality and composition, surely there must be a better and more creative way to convey a feeling of safety and "conclusion". The ending of the story is a bit cliched. Pierre Negrin has done a masterful job of taking his original composition and letting the story evolve in new and different ways. Amouage and Negrin have executed one of the things they do best: create a perfume that has free reign to speak, think, feel, and evolve, just like a person. It's in those moments that I've fallen in love with Black Iris in a different way than the other two Interludes. Black Iris is the calm after the storm, the interlude (if you will) between the chaos and the clean blank slate from which a new landscape forms.

I am utterly obsessed with this scent. Before I rant and rave about it I will list the negatives with it. * Not a crowd pleaser. Seriously, some people might despise this one. * Pungent opening where I need to hide from my Wife for half an hour * Not a year rounder (mostly cool weather and nights) * Dill pickle note in the opening (to me at least) * Expensive - if you count that as a negative. Okay if you’ve made it this far now I’ll explain why it’s a 10/10 to me. This is my Vampire scent. This is the scent that makes me feel mysterious, intelligent, aloof, confident, and... like a Vampire lounging in its’ castle. The opening is very strong, almost salty and pickle like to me, and very smoky. Smoky, spicy, herbal. TO ME it is delicious, very masculine. The complete opposite of a Blue fresh scent. It evokes a lot of masculine descriptors for me: Fireplace, Lounge, Bonfire, Cigars, Aristocratic Vampire brooding in its’ Great Hall - (I’ll stop with that now). Why is it a 10/10? - The Drydown. I am going to avoid being dramatic in this final section because I want to convey how much I love this. The smoky, spicy herbal pickle fades away and what you are left with is in my opinion the #1 drydown of any fragrance ever. For about the last 8+ hours of the scent it becomes a velvety-smooth woody vanilla smell. All I can think of is velvet. I just smelled it on myself again, after spraying 4 hours ago. I get chills up my spine, and my eyes roll back. I cannot get enough of it. Smooth, velvety, dry birch wood sitting near a bonfire. So comfortable, so smooth. I would be okay with smelling like this forever. Seriously. My wife and friends love it during the drydown. I think the drydown is “sexy” where the opening is not. Longevity is not an issue at all. It’s an Amouge. It’ll last an extremely long time. Definitely DO NOT blind buy. I could see many people feeling sick from the first 30 minutes or so. 10/10 scent. My current obsession. 7/10 scent for the general public. You have to wear the right amount in the right setting and be confident with it. In my opinion definitely masculine, probably 30+ year old but if you can rock it, rock it. Total Vampire energy. It’s kind of scary.

I'm a lover of the Iris note in fragrances, I find it comforting it takes me back to my childhood rummaging around my mums hand bag for chewing gum or some change for buying sweets, she was/ is a heavy user of red lipstick. Im a fan of Dior homme and a few other fragrances containing iris and stumbled across reviews of black iris on tiktok and you tube, id also found bottles of black iris heavily discounted (£160) and really wanted to sample it, rather than risking a blind buy, for such a seemingly divisive fragrance. Yesterday I ventured into the fragrance hall in selfridges to sample it along with reflection man. I went straight on skin with both. Initially I was hit with a scent I could only describe as purple, then came the smoke, fecal oud, which I found over powering and a touch challenging to be honest. During the first half an hour I was pretty relieved I never pulled the trigger on the blind buy, and almost reached for some baby wipes to remove the overpowering smoke and horse dung from my wrist. Well I'm glad I didnt. As the day wore on the scent kept getting more appealing as it transitioned through the dry down. What a dry down ! For my nose, it settled into a wonderful buttery iris, with hints of woods and vanilla that lasted for and eternity. This was my first encounter with amouage, im not a big fan of Oud, im an aventus DNA junky. Aventus is like catnip to me, despite me becoming nose blind to it pretty quickly. What can I say I went on a journey with black iris, from initial repulsion, to what in the end was a lingering, comforting iris dry down. It starts off a bold, dark, domineering incense scent, fit for the streets of Gotham city but transitions into a warm comforting iris hug. You could wear this to go out fighting crime and by the time you're done you could come home and envelope your women in the warm ambery iris hug. I pulled the trigger on a bottle later that night. I will definitely be trying more amouage scents going forward and hopefully they are as interesting as this. I was really taken a back by the journey interlude black iris took me on.

Being a newcomer in the fragrance community, Amouage is the fragrance I was too skeptical to buy because of how the brand is perceived to be something for the developed nose and being too complex but had it in my wishlist for a while. I remember smelling a few of the offerings from the brand at Harrods, London. Seeing reviews saying that this was a more wearable fragrance I pulled the plug to get my first Amouage. This fragrance is a well-blended masterpiece. The opening is heavy and brash and could be headache inducing for some but once it settles down it is one of the best smelling perfumery to my nose. It is an absolute beast-mode fragrance well suited for the winter. This fragrance opens with a striking combination of bergamot, rosemary, and violet leaf, creating an intriguing contrast between sharpness and herbal warmth. Slightly get the oregano note despite not being in the note breakdown but it could be the way rosemary interacts with resinous notes in the heart. As it dries down, you get the heart of amber, frankincense, and labdanum, where the smoky and resinous qualities begin to emerge. This phase reveals its complexity, blending leathery and woody tones, underlined by a slightly creamy iris that softens the rugged edges. In the base, you have oud, myrrh, and patchouli, which give it depth, while sandalwood and vanilla add a smoother, rich layer that makes the fragrance linger beautifully. Interlude Black Iris stands out for its boldness and elegance, perfect for cold weather, and its exceptional longevity and projection make it a powerhouse. Definitely not a fragrance for everyone, but for those who appreciate complexity and artistry, it’s a rewarding experience. Wouldnt recommend a blind buy like I did. And in terms of the price I could say that it’s worth it. Glad I enjoyed this.

Being a newcomer in the fragrance community, Amouage is the fragrance I was too skeptical to buy because of how the brand is perceived to be something for the developed nose and being too complex but had it in my wishlist for a while. I remember smelling a few of the offerings from the brand at Harrods, London. Seeing reviews saying that this was a more wearable fragrance I pulled the plug to get my first Amouage. This fragrance is a well-blended masterpiece. The opening is heavy and brash and could be headache inducing for some but once it settles down it is one of the best smelling perfumery to my nose. It is an absolute beast-mode fragrance well suited for the winter. This fragrance opens with a striking combination of bergamot, rosemary, and violet leaf, creating an intriguing contrast between sharpness and herbal warmth. Slightly get the oregano note despite not being in the note breakdown but it could be the way rosemary interacts with resinous notes in the heart. As it dries down, you get the heart of amber, frankincense, and labdanum, where the smoky and resinous qualities begin to emerge. This phase reveals its complexity, blending leathery and woody tones, underlined by a slightly creamy iris that softens the rugged edges. In the base, you have oud, myrrh, and patchouli, which give it depth, while sandalwood and vanilla add a smoother, rich layer that makes the fragrance linger beautifully. Interlude Black Iris stands out for its boldness and elegance, perfect for cold weather, and its exceptional longevity and projection make it a powerhouse. Definitely not a fragrance for everyone, but for those who appreciate complexity and artistry, it’s a rewarding experience. Wouldnt recommend a blind buy like I did. And in terms of the price I could say that it’s worth it. Glad I enjoyed this.

When I first smelled Interlude Black Iris I could tell it was quality but I did not like the scent. It was too strange to my nose. I was suprised by my dislike because Iris is one of my favorite notes. I tried it a second time and was more repulsed than the first. And the third time only confirmed the second time Lol. I'm thinking now it may have been the oud. I put it in my bag of samples and wrote it off. Months later while casually picking through the samples, I decided to try it once more. And it happened to me again. Black Iris showed itself to be wonderfully strange, alluringly mysterious and completely stunning! Like Royal Oud, Guerlain Vetiver, and Naxos. Black Iris had officially joined my list of hate to love fragrances. I was amazed at how good it smelled. Just out of the blue (no pun intended). No one in my ear coaxing me to like it. Just a long gap of absence and another try. I experienced yet again how our scent perception and taste can do a 180. The opening is fresh but not bright, followed by smooth buttery orris, amber, vanilla and resins all adding along with their powdery, earthy and spicy facets, an incidental complexity of sweetness. Which sweetness though steming from multiple ingredient, amazingly doesn't morph this into a sweet fragrance in the least. It finally settles into a dark woody, Incense, leathery base lightly frosted by the indirectly sweet resinous remnants of the middle notes. And it lasts for a very very long time. If I ever cut the wardrobe down to just ten fragrances this would be among the ten. I have fragrances that I consider to be 10/10 that I don't necessarily think are masterpieces. This though? Falls into both categories.

I can't decide if I like this more than the original or not. Interlude Black Iris is a masterpiece, just like the original Interlude Man. Black Iris has a few differences with the original that make it, in my opinion, more accessible and easier to wear. Black Iris is less smokey and the oregano is missing, which means it's missing the strong edge that might make the original unpalatable to many people. The addition of the iris and violet leaf give Black Iris a softer floral quality that would make it more appealing to iris fragrance lovers. I'm personally not a big fan of iris scents except for a small handful of fragrances and I can say Black Iris is easily my favorite iris scent from all the ones I've tried. Overall, you could consider Black Iris a more laid back version of the original Interlude Man, but it's also an unbelievably good fragrance that smells intoxicating. I also have a sample of Interlude 53 that I'll be trying at a later date because of reasons I'll explain during the performance part of the review. 53 also seems to be the "hardest to wear" of the three, as the oregano was very noticeable on paper (which wasn't the case at all with Interlude Man), as well as having a strong spiciness from the pimento note. Performance was good but I'm definitely nose blinded from wearing Interlude Man yesterday, which is also why I'll try Interlude 53 at some point down the line. Projection was strong and sillage was moderate to dense, but definitely not as strong or dense as Interlude Man. Longevity was also great, reaching 8 hours with ease and even remaining as a faint skin scent almost 12 hours in.

First review of this fragrance, the opening is crazy, very harsh to me, super dark, spicy, smoky and lots of resins, once you get to the mid the spicy herbal opening goes away and makes way for the iris and woody base of oud and sandalwood while a smooth leather and the smoky resins blend together. The mid and drydown are incredible, super smoky, moody, deep and purple smelling. This smells like a ritualistic place that is very dark and moody where lots of incense is being burned. As crazy as this sounds the smell reminds me of the ritual scene in eyes wide shut when the red cloaked man is burning the incense and the blindfolded piano player is playing moody and weird music, or it just smells like a orthodox cathedral full of incense smoke. A very transportive fragrance for me, the darkest, most moody, and complex fragrance in my collection. There is a slight funk to this one too, almost like a sour and sweet animalistic vibe that runs through the composition. Longevity and projection are great, not room filling beast mode but very present with just 2 sprays, def around 10 to 12 hours of longevity. If you are looking for the ultimate dark fragrance, this might be up there for a top contender, encre noire a’lextreme and cuoium are up there too. Right now 8.5/10. The opening is quite harsh and this fragrance is very complex I can def see this score going up as I wear it more but I will write a review once I get to know the fragrance even more if my opinion has changed. I’ve only worn this fragrance 3 times and sampled it 2 times before buying it.

Ok Interlude Black Iris. The world around me is just not ready for this fragrance, in the normal circles I work and play in. I personally think this is an absolutely beautiful fragrance. Airy and vibrant when you first spray. Smokey manly Iris with a buttery feel in the mid. Into a woody leathery ethereal dry down. Annoyingly the world that I operate in doesn’t share my opinion. At a bar recently the lady serving asked me if I was wearing tiger balm! I explained it’s probably my fragrance she told me I needed a new cologne. Then at work a colleague walked into a room I had just left my sillage in looking concerned said he believed the electrics maybe burning. I said it’s probably my fragrance he looked shocked but relived. I could tell he seemed bemused that I would wear such a scent. Now I have to think before I wear black Iris, can I be doing with the confusion of people around me. Listen this won’t stop me wearing it but be aware most people don’t share a fragrance enthusiasts tastes. Am I disappointed in the fragrance? Absolutely not it smells like heaven to me. I normally go for more wearable fragrances with good quality blends. Black Iris far surpasses safe well blended fragrances. However it comes at a price, not monetary price. The price that most people just don’t understand the fragrance. One for the connoisseur with a matured nose.

Feels like I was a bit to the party with this one. I almost went with 53 instead because I really l enjoyed the decant I had. I ended up going with this one because it’s the best of both worlds and much more versatile. It’s definitely niche and unique smelling, yet still very approachable at the same time. You still get the OG’s DNA, but it’s less aggressive and more gentlemanly. So instead of strange looks of fear, you get smiles, compliments, and conversations. I wear fragrances for two reasons. My personal enjoyment and their ability to make an imprint on others. This is one of those special ones that’s good for many occasions. People who have grown accustomed to the original might feel this one is too subdued. But unless you fall within that category, I wouldn’t listen to that crowd. For most people it will still be considered very niche. Contrary to what someone said in an earlier review, it’s far from anything designer smelling. Longevity is amazing. 10 hours on skin and days on clothes. It’s a special type of vibe for sure. Update: after getting Iris, I got 53 a few moths later. After throughly rocking both — High key — 53 is the best one between the two. That’s my informed, biased, and subjective opinion. 😉

I have already given this fragrance a review, but i don't believe I've done it justice. My first impressions were.. mixed. The opening of Interlude Black iris is one that is very herbal, green and abrasive. The resins and oud base are observable, yet they are completely overshadowed by the green accord. However, this accord quickly calms down, allowing Amouage's signature, preeminent resins to shine, sweetened by a luxurious vanilla combination. The oud base is constant, ensuring the fragrance remains balanced throughout the entire (practically eternal) duration of this artwork. However, what sets this fragrance even further is the smooth, buttery orris root, smoothing out the rough edges of what can be considered quite a daring creation. This is a 10/10 fragrance for me, one that I will treasure in my collection. If you are someone who appreciates resins, warm, or spicy fragrances (which you very well may not), this may be for you. If you dislike this (quite common due to how polarizing this is), I would absolutely recommend Amouage as a house to try out. Their creations are deserving of their luxurious reputation, and I'm almost certain they have a fragrance for you.

Smash. Wallop. In your face!!!! Not for everyone - not because its quite left field like Fillipo Scorcinelli or Andrea Mack but because the ingredients are super strong and a blend that requires a person/occasion that is appropriate. I love it - not for business (unlike some here comment) unless you are a sheik or an Arab prince. This is for confident people in personal space. It reaks in a positive way of you like the notes. It screams for attention but not in a cheap way - some sniffers by will be offended by the assault some will enquire - no one will think its cheap. My way of expressing it is like spilled fizzy champagne or burning aerated water on serious resins smashed with Iris and Violet Leaf pulp. A slight airiness from the bergamot is situated on top of a dark violet leaf bodied by the orris root, amber, olibanum and labdanum smoothed by myrrh. After 10-30 min a leather accord peeps through smashed violet leaf darkness the middle notes almost giving a texture like sensation of the underside of rough leather. I love this scent. Its probably my favourite amouage next to Beach Hut and Purpose (not far off in its demeanour either).

To those who know how regular Interlude smells, imagine a dense blanket of orris covering the OG and giving it weight and pulling the smell down closer to skin. Still has amazing performance but not as potent like the OG. It changes over time, and upon initial spray and first few hours you can smell the difference. To me, the powderyness isn't always present but it does make its apperance during the late drydown. Mesmerising smell that just invites me to smell it further. Even though I'm very much in the part of the world where these types of scents aren't videly loved (Eastern Europe), this fragrance really speaks to me. And also, as it is with lot of Amouage fragrances, you need to sample it, and give it few wearings to truly deduce if you like it or not. Rating: Smell 10/10 - highly subjective, not blind buy safe, you HAVE TO SAMPLE first, still not as likeable to European and Western noses Sillage 9/10 - creates a dense aura of sweet smoky magic around you Performance 9/10 - will be more than enough for most occasions Price 7/10 - I would like if it was cheaper, but atleast you get what you pay for

I have almost 100 decants and Black Iris is by far the most powerful scent I have. It is easily a one spray or possibly, if you want to push acceptable boundaries a little, two sprays max. Any more than that and it will clear rooms and burnout your nose. Longevity is huge. You will still smell it when you are reincarnated into your next several lifetimes. It is not at all an everyday wear or an office wear. It is the opposite of a dumb reach. It's tribal, dark, magical, and mystical. It's dripping sweat and pupils dilated while dancing rapturously with shadow figures around a bonfire on a moonless night. It's ecstatic Tantric sex by flickering candlelight. It's sensual, warm and inviting. It's hedonistic and otherworldly yet also, somehow paradoxically Divine. If I've got anyone's attention this is still most definitely not a blind buy. It will not be everyone's libation of choice but I want to buy a full bottle. It's Amouage so it's expensive but, given how potent it is, it will last a long time. I actually rate this as a good value because you need to use so little per application.

Amouage İnterlude Black Iris'' . Amouage interlude ' parfümünü bildiğim için bunları size ayrı ayrı bir şekilde anlatmak istiyorum. İlk elime gelen black iris' olduğu için bunu size anlatacağım. 2 BÜYÜK ANA parfümü karıştırdıkları için daha doğal ve orjinal bir şekilde size yorum yapmak istiyorum. Bakalım burnum size nasıl yorum yapacak : Şeytanların , meleklerin, cinlerin bulunduğu bir köy düşünün. Bu köy en karanlık vakti, gece saat 3 civarı diyebilirim. Bacalarda dumanlar çıkıyor, tütsü yakılmış ayinler yapılıyor. yanan mumlar , yanan odunlar, ve biraz orada tatlı kestane alıyorum. ( bu bana biraz by the fireplace'' hatırlatıyor). Ayini yapan rahibelerin ellerinde çiçekler var. Bolca iris ve süsen çiçekleri var. Bu çiçekler tam ortaya yerleştiriliyor ve bana biraz alkol kokusu çağrıştııyor. yüzde 80 oranında viski akoru gibi acımtrak bir orta kalp havası var. tütsü olsun mür olsun hepsi dengeli bir şekilde kullanılmış. Mükemmel bir hikayesi olan bir parfüm. fakat her zaman sıkılacak bir parfüm hiç değil. özel anları bekleyen bir parfüm. acımasız ve korkak olmayan bir adam.. 10/11

Nose Note #841 If you don't compare Interlude and Black Iris side by side - the two honestly smell very similar. But when you do compare them - this one comes across as being much more gourmand in a way. I'm getting a slightly carrot-like note and even something bubblegummy (like a pink bubblegum), but on second thought this is definately the note of iris that's giving me parallel ideas. The iris is very distantly reminding me of Dior Homme Intense, but overall it's a different iris, not so powdery at all. And I have to say - I like this much much more than DHI. DHI compared to this feels like a simple mass market fragrance (which it is, in a way), whereas Interlude is a niche offering (which is obviously also true). This or original Interlude? I don't know. If you have a choice and you really like one or the other, having both is not redundant in my opinion. But mind, Amouage is probably my most favourite brand, so I'm very biased. Black Iris is somewhat more youthful, I guess, it would fir a wider audience. 9.5/10, an amazing twist on a legendary fragrance

So when I first reviewed this it was my first Amouage and I was a little new to fragrances... I was about 7-8 samples into my journey.... now I've sampled over 100 fragrances... I have 3 Amouage bottles and about a dozen niche bottles total... this is still my favorite of everything I've ever tried or owned. I love it more than my Jubilation 40.... love it more than all my freshies....if I could wear it every day I would but my wife would probably complain and ask me to wear something lighter. But I wear it for evenings (except summer) and special occasions and I never get tired of it. This to me is special. I plan to get another 2 or 3 bottles for backup. I can never run out of this juice or I would die. That's how much I love this. Best Amber fragrance, Best Incense fragrance, Best Leather even.... just Best Fragrance there is IMO. Best Freshie goes to Amouage Meander if I'm feeling Incense.... or Bortnikoff's Amber Cologne if I want something that feels like vacation. But Interlude Black Iris..... will always be my all-time favorite.

This is one of the few fragrances that I have tried that evolve throughout the evening. The rosemary seems to stick around for about 6 hours and I am not sure how I feel about it. After that, the patchouli and woods come in to play which was my favorite part. Its a magnificent scent that is many layers deep. One single spray is all I needed for 12 hours performance and I have a feeling my shirt will retain some smell after being washed. I woke up the next day and had to scrub it off in the shower so that I could try something else. This is the real deal. Projection is perfect with a minimal application where it just reaches outside your personal bubble. I have no doubt a few sprays would fill a room. I may get a 10ml of this just to always have available when I want something strange. Theres no way I could reach for this enough to justify a full bottle. This is my first Amouage and I was impressed so I ordered a dozen decants the next day. I usually get 10mls but only got 2ml because this stuff only requires one spray.