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.
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.
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. 💙
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?
@@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!
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.
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
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).
@@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!
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 😬
@@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 🤣
@@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 👍
@@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.
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
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.
@@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.
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 😉
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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 ✊🏼
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!
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 😉
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.
Great video as always, had a decant of it, might revisit!
Thanks for the support :)
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?
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!
@@richardbaptist5080 yeah I’m staring down the box really curious to experience them. It’s hard not to go and try them all 😬
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.
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.
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.
as always really great review :)
Thanks for the comment and the support :)
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
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).
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 🙂
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 :)
Interlude 53 is in my top 5 of all time.
@@phantomplastics6582 yes, I’ll take that to my grave 😜
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 😬
❤good review kindly review epic man by amouage❤
I have, check my video list ;)
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.
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 🤣
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 🎉👌
@@nebojsamladenovic8852 it’s totally on my list!
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.
Thank you well done
@@miker4430 thank you for watching!
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 🙂
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 🙃
Please review purpose by amouage
@@mustafasadmansakibreview filmed, it’s coming 😉
@@SeldomlyOften can’t wait! love your reviews!
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 💪
I have 7 amouages youve yet to review one of them😂
Wow, really! I have quite a few more to go through, I’ll get there 👍
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.
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 😉