Amouage 2020 Extrait
Interlude 53 Man
Amouage Interlude 53 Man is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Pierre Negrin. Interlude 53 Man opens with Oregano, Allspice, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Amber, Labdanum, Incense, and Opoponax, and dries down to a base of Smoke. Amouage's Interlude 53 Man carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.
This isn't for the faint of heart, it's a divisive beast of a scent that screams 'I'm here' and then some. A powerhouse that some adore as a masterpiece, while others find it overwhelmingly potent and challenging. It’s got an acquired taste, and boy, is it acquired.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Classic
- Confident
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Best Occasions
With its nuclear performance and thick, heavy scent profile, Interlude 53 is an absolute no-go for the office or gym - it would choke everyone out. Its opulent richness lends itself well to formal occasions and sophisticated date nights, especially in cooler weather, where its warmth can truly shine.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
Declarable under EU Annex III
- Bergamot
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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