Interlude Man
Bergamot, oregano, pimento — read like that it sounds simple. Amouage Interlude Man is not.
How it moves
Bergamot, oregano and pimento hit first, the way an opening line should. The middle belongs to incense, amber and cistus. Last to go: leather, agarwood and opoponax.
What wearers say
4.12 out of 5 across 8,950 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Famous as a smoky incense-and-oregano 'controlled chaos'; a bold, resinous, spicy fragrance that fans call a masterpiece.
- Performance is monstrous by consensus, with beast-mode projection and longevity often exceeding twelve hours on skin and clothes.
- Regarded as a statement scent for confident wearers and cold weather; critics warn it is loud, dense, and challenging for beginners.
Who made it
Pierre Negrin composed it in 2012, for Amouage in Oman. Built on the idea of 'chaos and order' — one of niche perfumery's benchmark smoky-incense powerhouses, from Oman's house of luxury.
Wear it with
- Swiss Arabian Shaghaf OudRich oud latches onto the woods, smoothing edges, deepening smokiness
- plain muskApplied first, it softens the smoky edges with smooth sensuality
- sandalwood oilCreamy sandalwood amplifies the woody base for a richer dry-down
Wear it for less
There are 10 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $22 — $373 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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Midnight OudArd Al Zaafaran 100ml $22 −$373 - 02
Interlude ManThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$363 - 03
The Essence VaultThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$363 - 04
Interlude ManThe Essence Vault 100ml $32 −$363 - 05
Shaghaf Oud Abyad Swiss ArabianDupes.se 75ml $57 −$338 - 06
Amber OudAl Haramain 60ml $60 −$335 - 07
BalanceAromaPassions 100ml $69 −$326 - 08
Aromatic ConflictAlexandria Fragrances 60ml $70 −$325 - 09
Interlude ManOil Perfumery 60ml $80 −$315 - 10
TomHK Perfumes 100ml $89 −$306
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- What smells like Amouage Interlude Man?
- We list 10 bottles built to smell like it, including Midnight Oud by Ard Al Zaafaran, Interlude Man by The Essence Vault, The Essence Vault by The Essence Vault and Interlude Man by The Essence Vault.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Amouage Interlude Man?
- Midnight Oud by Ard Al Zaafaran, at $22 for 100ml. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Amouage Interlude Man is listed at $395 for 100ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $22 to $89.
- Who made Amouage Interlude Man?
- It was composed by Pierre Negrin, released in 2012 for Amouage.