Fragrances inspired by Interlude Man Eau de Parfum
The original
Interlude Man
Amouage
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Interlude Man (A) and Break Time For Men (B) are near-identical takes on a smoky, resinous amber fragrance.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds patchouli and sandalwood
Choose Break Time For Men when
You want a very similar scent at a much lower price.
Our verdict
Interlude Man by Amouage is a bold, masculine scent defined by intense incense and resins, perfect for those who want a statement fragrance.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds allspice and frankincense, drops incense and pepper
Choose Midnight Oud when
You prefer a unisex fragrance.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds leather and oud
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds leather and oud
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds leather and oud, drops labdanum
Our verdict
While both Interlude Man and Ethnic Oud share a similar DNA, the key difference lies in their overall refinement and price point.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds frankincense and leather, drops incense
Choose Ethnic Oud when
You're on a budget but want the Interlude DNA.
Our verdict
Interlude Man and Zimaya Evolution share a similar DNA, but Interlude Man distinguishes itself with superior ingredient quality and complexity.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Oregano, Amber
The main difference
Adds incense and pepper, drops leather and oud
Choose Evolution when
You want a very affordable alternative to Interlude Man.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Pepper
The main difference
Adds oud and patchouli, drops opoponax and oregano
Our verdict
While both Interlude Man and Supremacy Incense share a similar DNA of incense, spice, and smoke, the key difference lies in their overall refinement and price point.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Opoponax, Oregano, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds incense and pepper, drops green notes and smoke
Choose Supremacy Incense when
You want a bold, smoky fragrance on a budget.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Oregano, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds allspice and frankincense, drops incense and pepper
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Oregano, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds allspice and basil, drops amber and incense
Our verdict
Interlude Man by Amouage and Shaghaf Oud Abyad by Swiss Arabian both offer bold olfactory experiences, but their appeal lies in different arenas.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Opoponax, Oregano, Amber
The main difference
Adds incense and labdanum, drops allspice and citrus
Choose Shaghaf Oud Abyad when
You prefer a unisex fragrance.
Our verdict
While both Interlude Man and Black Oudh share amber, spice, and wood, they diverge significantly in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and guaiac wood, drops incense and labdanum
Choose Black Oudh when
You want a very strong, smoky scent on a budget.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Amber
The main difference
Adds citrus and floral notes, drops bergamot and incense
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Amber
The main difference
Adds coconut and ginger, drops bergamot and incense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Pepper
The main difference
Adds cedar and floral notes, drops bergamot and incense
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Amouage. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.