Interlude Black Iris
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Iris Ardent
ScentArt
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 is a grown-up iris, not powdery and delicate but deeply intertwined with a rich, creamy leather. It's divisive, with some finding it comforting and addictive, while others find it unpleasantly masculine. Definitely don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 5% |
| Floral | 6% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 17% | 20% |
| Sweet | 9% | 8% |
| Warm | 18% | 19% |
| Woody | 10% | 24% |
| Earthy | 17% | 18% |
| Animalic | 29% | 16% |
| Fresh | 16% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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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 intimate projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for close encounters rather than a loud statement. The rich leather and woody accords lean more towards evening and formal events, though its comforting quality could work for a relaxed winter's day.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Leather accords and Violet Leaf, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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