Amouage 2020 EDP

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Interlude Black Iris

by Pierre Negrin

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Amouage Interlude Black Iris is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Pierre Negrin. Interlude Black Iris opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Amber, Iris, Vanilla, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Leather. Amouage's Interlude Black Iris carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Clean
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Interlude Black Iris Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

About

This is a seriously deep and complex scent that opens with a green, almost vegetal burst of violet leaf and rosemary, quickly giving way to a rich, buttery orris heart. What follows is a smoky, resinous journey through frankincense, myrrh, and a smooth amber, all wrapped in a subtle yet potent leather base. It's a dark, commanding aroma with an undeniable luxurious edge.

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