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Amouage Interlude Man

Amouage

Interlude Man

Last updated October 16, 2026

Eau de Parfum2012MenLongevity Ā· Long LastingSillage Ā· Strong$395 retailā˜… 4.1 community rating
Buy on FragranceNet $411 →

A smoky, leather-bound meditation of charred oud and peppery herbs softened by honeyed amber and creamy sandalwood

Top Notes

OreganoPepperBergamot

Heart Notes

IncenseOpoponaxAmberLabdanum

Base Notes

Agarwood (oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli

Accords

amberĀ· DominantbalsamicĀ· Moderatefresh spicyĀ· ModeratesmokyĀ· ModeratewoodyĀ· Moderatewarm spicyĀ· ModerateoudĀ· Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Amouage Interlude Man is Shaghaf Oud Abyad by Swiss Arabian, with a 78% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $32, about 92% cheaper than the $395 original.

Best Seasons

Spring25%
Summer14%
Fall / Autumn75%
Winter100%

Best Occasions

Night Out100%
Casual23%
Professional22%

Community Insights

ā˜… 4.1 from 9.1K ratings

What people who wear Amouage Interlude Man report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Pierre Negrin.

Main accords

amber
balsamic
fresh spicy
smoky
warm spicy
woody
oud

Longevity

Very weak2%
Weak2%
Moderate6%
Long lasting25%
Eternal65%

Sillage

Intimate3%
Moderate11%
Strong34%
Enormous51%

Who wears it

Female1%
More female0%
Unisex11%
More male19%
Male69%

Listed as Men

Day or night

Day
Night

Value for money

Way overpriced17%
Overpriced28%
Ok42%
Good value8%
Great value4%

People say it reminds them of

Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud 647Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad 591Amouage Interlude Black Iris 590Afnan Supremacy Incense 427Amouage Interlude 53 Man 336CoSTUME NATIONAL Secret Woods 129

What people like

  • Long-lasting performance
  • Complex and unique fragrance
  • Excellent sillage
  • Masculine and commanding scent

What people dislike

  • Can be too strong for some occasions
  • Not everyone appreciates the boldness of the fragrance
  • Not suitable for office wear or spring/summer season
  • Not versatile in terms of occasions and settings

What wearers say

ā€œI’m honestly surprised this fragrance is labeled as unisex - it leans strongly masculine to me, and feels more suited for someone over 30. The opening is quite intense and bold, but the dry down is where it really shines, with a beautiful smoky black pepper note.Personally, I still prefer the original, especially the black iris version. It performs exceptionally well in fall and winter, with powerful projection that definitely makes a statement. Not the best choice for the office unless you’re the boss. lol.ā€
A member of a leading fragrance community
ā€œI can see how this fragrance can be polarizing, some people may hate it. Some people may love it. I don’t think my wife would probably like it on me. But I love this fragrance. It’s mysterious it’s deep reflective, unique, long lasting and different from anything else on the market that I am familiar with. I also have the dupe of this bottle VALOUR and it smells like body odor no good.ā€
A member of a leading fragrance community
ā€œAmazing fragrance. Not for the faint hearted though, goes well for mature men. Pure masculine imho. Has a harsh oregano opening for the first hr or so. Less is more, 2/3 spritz last all day.Avoid hot, humid & crowded rooms. Mostly winter wear.ā€
A member of a leading fragrance community

8 Clones Found

Best Match
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Abyad

78%accuracy

$32

FragranceNet

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The original's distinctive Iso E Super prominence and airy ambroxan sweetness are less pronounced in the clone, which leans heavier into traditional oud warmth and spice. Longevity and projection are also notably reduced compared to Amouage's premium formulation.

AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $32
Lattafa Anfas Oud

Lattafa

Anfas Oud

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Anfas Oud is notably missing the prominent ambroxan component that gives Interlude Man its creamy, luminous quality, making the clone feel more straightforward and less refined. Longevity and sillage are also slightly reduced compared to the designer version.

Amazon
Afnan Supremacy Incense

Afnan

Supremacy Incense

78%accuracy

-

Price

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

Supremacy Incense pushes the incense and woody notes harder while the original's creamy ambroxan-amber sweetness is less developed. The clone trades some of the designer's sophistication for a more linear, incense-forward interpretation.

Amazon
Ard Al Zaafaran Midnite Oud

Ard Al Zaafaran

Midnite Oud

74%accuracy

-

Price

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

The clone emphasizes oud more aggressively in the heart notes compared to the original's more restrained approach, and lacks some of the geranium's green complexity. Longevity and sillage are respectable but typically fall slightly short of the designer version's projection.

AmazonJomashop
Zimaya Evolution

Zimaya

Evolution

73%accuracy

$19

FragranceNet

5-7 hours

Longevity

Moderate

Sillage

Evolution tends toward slightly higher citrus prominence in the opening and a more linear mid-stage, while Interlude Man offers greater complexity and slower evolution through its heart notes. Longevity favors the original by approximately 2-3 hours.

AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $19
Orientica Black Oudh

Orientica

Black Oudh

73%accuracy

-

Price

6-8 hours

Longevity

Moderate to Strong

Sillage

Black Oudh has slightly better projection in the opening but fades faster than Interlude Man, with a less creamy and refined base. The original's amber and musk layer provide more warmth and sensuality that the clone doesn't fully replicate.

JomashopAmazon
Dua Faraway Iris FieldsĀ 

Dua

Faraway Iris FieldsĀ 

78%accuracy

$33

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone generally has less pronounced sillage and slightly thinner mid-stage development compared to the original's fuller body. Longevity is typically 6-8 hours on the clone versus 8-10+ hours on the designer version.

Dua $33
Dua King's Precious Oud

Dua

King's Precious Oud

78%accuracy

$55

Dua

-

Longevity

-

Sillage

The clone generally exhibits slightly less projection and longevity compared to the original, with a potentially more linear progression through the fragrance lifecycle. Dua's interpretation tends to emphasize the sweeter amber-musk base over the original's more sophisticated spice-wood interplay.

Dua $55

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