Amouage 2012 Edp

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Interlude Man

by Pierre Negrin

Amouage Interlude Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Pierre Negrin. The fragrance opens with Pepper, Bergamot, and Oregano, and settles into a heart of Opoponax, Incense, Labdanum, and Amber.

Our verdict on Interlude Man: Acquired

A legendary statement scent, Interlude Man is an uncompromising symphony of incense, resins, and smoke that commands attention. Not for the faint of heart, it is a true benchmark for opulent niche perfumery.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 3%
Fruity 1%
Green 14%
Sweet 14%
Warm 45%
Woody 8%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
95%
Balsamic
90%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Smoky
75%
Warm Spicy
70%

Notes

Top Notes

Oregano 37% Pepper 34% Bergamot 29%

Heart Notes

Opoponax 26% Incense 26% Amber 26% Labdanum 22%

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Interlude Man's opulent resins, smoky incense, deep woods, and pronounced spices make it ideal for cold weather, especially fall and winter, when its power and warmth shine. In summer heat, its density can overwhelm.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its boldness, richness, and enormous projection make Interlude Man best suited for formal occasions or evening events where statement scents are appropriate. It can be too assertive for office or casual settings.

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About

Interlude Man opens with a startling aromatic burst of oregano and pimento, swiftly engulfed by plumes of incense and a tapestry of sweet and smoky balsams. Its heart pulses with opoponax, labdanum, and amber, creating a rich, almost chaotic resonance. The base is a smoldering blend of oud, leather, patchouli, and sandalwood, shrouded in a smoky haze and subtle vanilla warmth. The result is a monumental, complex fragrance that weaves together darkness and light, chaos and calm, in a truly baroque style.

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