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Interlude Black Iris by Amouage

Amouage · 2020 · EDP

Interlude Black Iris

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A smoother iris-centered interpretation of Interlude with incense, leather, woods, and dark resins.

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by Pierre Negrin. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.

Top notes

the opening
  • Violet Leaf
    Violet Leaf
  • Rosemary
  • Bergamot
    Bergamot

Heart notes

the soul
  • Orris
    Orris
  • Frankincense
    Frankincense
  • Myrrh
    Myrrh
  • Amber
    Amber
  • Vanilla
    Vanilla

Base notes

the trail
  • Leather
    Leather
  • Agarwood
  • Sandalwood
    Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
    Cedarwood
  • Patchouli
    Patchouli

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity3/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

SeasonAutumn · Winter
OccasionSignature
GenderUnisex
FamilyUnspecified

Main accords

irissmokywoodyresinousleathery

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Sacred, cold smoke, stone vaults.

Textures

  • Cold stone
  • Resin tear
  • Smoked silk
  • Face powder
  • Suede glove
  • Cold marble

Materials

Frankincense · Limestone · Brushed pewter · Orris butter · Brushed steel · Raw silk

Atmosphere

The room

Empty cathedral at the end of vespers

Weather

The air

Fog at dawn, 5°C

Interior Design

Monastic

Stone walls, beeswax candles, a single icon

Season

Autumn · Winter

Wears best in autumn and winter.

City Match

Rome at six in the morning

Also at home in Kyoto, Mount Athos, Milan.

Literary Match

Endō — Silence

Silence — Endō · The Cloud of Unknowing — Anonymous

In one line

Amouage

Interlude Black Iris — sacred, cold smoke, stone vaults.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Interlude Black Iris from skin to room.

Bundle total · $236