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Which Should You Buy?
Interlude Black Iris is a beast, plain and simple. It's a challenging, polarising beast with massive sillage and longevity. You'll either love its dark, smoky, buttery iris or you'll be running for the hills. Definitely not a blind buy.
This one's a bit of a bruiser. While some adore its bold, smoky vanilla, others find it overwhelmingly sweet and a guaranteed headache. You'll either love its intense sillage or run a mile.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 0% |
| Floral | 6% | 26% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 17% | 14% |
| Sweet | 9% | 31% |
| Warm | 18% | 12% |
| Woody | 10% | 5% |
| Earthy | 17% | 19% |
| Animalic | 29% | 2% |
| Fresh | 16% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and intense, dark character, Black Iris is far too strong for most office environments or casual daytime wear. It truly shines for formal evening events or dates where its mysterious aura can make a powerful impression.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its enormous sillage and longevity make it inappropriate for an office setting where it could overpower. However, the bold and luxurious accords, especially the vanilla and iris, lend themselves well to making a statement on a night out or at a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Iris, Powdery, Woody accords and Violet Leaf, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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