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Interlude Black Iris

2020unisex

amber up front, then woody, settling into powdery.

Interlude Black Iris by Amouage is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Interlude Black Iris was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Rosemary and Bergamot; middle notes are Orris, Olibanum, Myrhh, Amber, Labdanum and Vanilla; base notes are…

amber woody powdery iris

Nose: Pierre Negrin

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Orris, Olibanum, Myrhh, Amber, Labdanum, Vanilla
Drydown· 6h+
Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

67%

44%

41%

40%

36%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter43%Fall37%Spring15%Summer5%Night72%Day28%Wears male58%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Interlude Black Iris smell like?

amber up front, then woody, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: amber, woody, powdery.

What notes are in Interlude Black Iris?

Top: Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Bergamot. Heart: Orris, Olibanum, Myrhh, Amber, Labdanum, Vanilla. Base: Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar.

How long does Interlude Black Iris last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Interlude Black Iris loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Interlude Black Iris best for?

Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Interlude Black Iris?

Night wear leads at 72%. Day is a secondary pick at 28%.

Is Interlude Black Iris for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 58% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Interlude Black Iris?

Composed by Pierre Negrin. Released in 2020.