Amouage 2012 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Interlude Man

by Pierre Negrin

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Amouage Interlude Man is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Pierre Negrin. Interlude Man opens with Oregano, Bergamot, and Pepper, and settles into a heart of Amber, Labdanum, Incense, and Opoponax. Amouage's Interlude Man carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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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Interlude Man 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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

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

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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