Amouage 2012 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Interlude Woman

by Karine Vinchon-Spehner

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Amouage Interlude Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Karine Vinchon-Spehner. Interlude Woman opens with Marigold, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Kiwi, Immortelle, Orange Blossom, and Walnut, and dries down to a base of Leather and Benzoin. Amouage's Interlude Woman carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper perfumery journey, because Interlude Woman is a complex, polarising beast. It's too much for some, a masterpiece for others - but never boring. This isn't a wallflower; it's a confident, head-turning statement that demands attention.
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Interlude Woman 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense complexity make it unsuitable for the office but fantastic for evening events where you want to make an impression. It's a bit too heavy for casual wear, leaning instead towards special occasions due to its opulent nature.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol

From a shop in the EU. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Interlude Woman opens with a surprisingly bright, tangy burst of kiwi and grapefruit, quickly mingling with a unique marigold and a hint of spicy ginger. The heart unfolds into a rich, sweet incense, weaving together honey, warm walnuts, and a soft, balsamic embrace of opoponax. The drydown settles into a luxurious, warm amber-leather base with lingering smokiness that suggests a deeply contemplative yet inviting presence.

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