Amouage Interlude Black Iris is a smoky-oriental fragrance for men and women released in 2020. It blends dense incense, rich resins, and dark woods with a prominent iris accord, creating a smoky-powdery scent profile that feels dramatic, complex, and deeply luxurious.
Notes
Top: Bergamot, Rosemary, Violet Leaf
Heart: Frankincense, Myrrh, Orris (Iris), Amber, Cistus, Vanilla
Base: Leather, Oud, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood
The fragrance opens with a sharp aromatic-green accord of bergamot, rosemary, and violet leaf, giving a slightly fresh but quickly darkening introduction that sets a smoky tone from the start. As it develops, the heart becomes rich and resinous, dominated by frankincense and myrrh, creating a thick incense core. Orris (iris) introduces a soft powdery, almost cosmetic-like texture that contrasts the smoke, while amber, cistus, and vanilla add warmth and smoothness to prevent the composition from feeling too harsh. In the dry-down, leather, oud, and heavy woods take over, forming a deep, smoky, and slightly animalic base of sandalwood, patchouli, and cedarwood that lingers with strong projection and long-lasting intensity. The overall effect is a smoky incense-oud fragrance softened by iris powderiness, balancing darkness and refinement in a way that feels powerful, structured, and highly distinctive.
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3 ml Roll On Oil, 6 ml Roll On Oil, 12 ml Roll On Oil, 30 ml Extrait Spray, 50 ml Extrait Spray, 100 ml Extrait Spray |
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