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Interlude Black Iris Eau de Parfum bottle Interlude Black Iris EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Dark Leaf Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Leaf EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Interlude Black Iris EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Dark Leaf EDP
Dark Leaf chases Amouage Interlude Black Iris Man - the smoother, iris-and-vanilla-laced refinement of the Interlude smoke bomb. The dupe captures the elegant smoky-incense-meets-creamy-iris contrast but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the long-lasting original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Interlude Black Iris EDP
Dark Leaf EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 38% vs 33%
Rosemary 34% vs 33%
Bergamot 26% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Orris 20% vs 16%
Frankincense 19% vs 15%
Myrrh 17% vs 15%
Amber 14% vs 18%
Labdanum 13% vs 16%
Vanilla 13% vs 18%

Accords

Interlude Black Iris Dark Leaf
100%
Amber
60%
77%
Woody
70%
Smoky
70%
61%
Powdery
50%
58%
Iris
55%
Warm Spicy
40%
52%
Leather
55%
52%
Aromatic
51%
Balsamic
50%
Oud
Amber shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
77%
70%
70%
Powdery shared
61%
50%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
40%
Leather shared
52%
55%
52%
51%
Oud
50%

Performance

Interlude Black Iris Dark Leaf
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Interlude Black Iris

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Dark Leaf

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The smoky-incense and creamy iris profile is firmly cold-weather and heavy in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

A refined, elegant smoky-iris scent suited to evenings and formal wear over casual settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Interlude Black Iris EDP
Dark Leaf EDP
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