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Amouage Interlude 53 Man vs Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud
Interlude 53 Man for the community favourite, Midnight Oud for the value.
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Notes
Top
OreganoPimentoBergamot
Heart
IncenseAmberOpoponaxLabdanum
Base
SmokeAgarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliSandalwood
Accords
Amber
100%
Smoky
82%
Balsamic
61%
Woody
61%
Warm spicy
61%
Fresh spicy
51%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Interlude 53 Man by Amouage is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Interlude 53 Man was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Oregano, Pimento and Bergamot; middle notes are Incense, Amber, Opoponax and Labdanum; base notes are Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Patchouli and Sandalwood. At the crossroads of extreme concentration and extended aging, a sublime extrait version of one of Amouage’s most iconic creations: Interlude Man.Now formulated at a 53% dosage and aged for 6 months in our factory in Muscat, revealing hidden facets and depths of its original form. Where Interlude was colourful chaos, the maturity of Interlude 53 transmits completeness and more harmony. Available in a generous 100ml Extrait de Parfum spray bottle.
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Notes
Top
OreganoPimentoBergamot
Heart
OlibanumOpoponaxAmberLabdanum
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
Accords
Amber
100%
Fresh spicy
70%
Warm spicy
59%
Woody
58%
Balsamic
53%
Oud
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Midnight Oud by Ard Al Zaafaran is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Midnight Oud was launched in 2021. Top notes are Oregano, Pimento and Bergamot; middle notes are Olibanum, Opoponax, Amber and Labdanum; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Notes in Common
77% sharedShared (10)
OreganoPimentoBergamotAmberOpoponaxLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliSandalwood
Only in Interlude 53 Man
IncenseSmoke
Only in Midnight Oud
Olibanum
Rating
4.39vs4.03
Ratings
1,709vs1,606
Concentration
ExtraitvsEDP
Launch Year
2020vs2021
Which should I buy?
Interlude 53 Man for the community favourite, Midnight Oud for the value.
- Interlude 53 Man is rated higher by the community: 4.39 from 1,709 ratings, against 4.03 from 1,606.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Interlude 53 Man and "long lasting" for Midnight Oud.
- Sillage votes lean "enormous" for Interlude 53 Man versus "strong" for Midnight Oud.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Ard Al Zaafaran is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Interlude 53 Man if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Midnight Oud if value for money matters most.