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Amouage Interlude Man vs Ard Al Zaafaran Midnight Oud
Interlude Man for the community favourite, Midnight Oud for the value.
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Notes
Top
OreganoPepperBergamot
Heart
IncenseOpoponaxAmberLabdanum
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
Accords
Amber
100%
Balsamic
62%
Fresh spicy
60%
Smoky
57%
Warm spicy
52%
Woody
51%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Interlude Man by Amouage is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Interlude Man was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Oregano, Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Incense, Opoponax, Amber and Labdanum; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Amouage presents a new pair of fragrances by the name of Interlude. Interlude Woman and Interlude Man are said to evoke an air of disorder while maintaining a sense of balance and tranquility through the inventive use of incense and myrrh.Christopher Chong said: “I interpret what I see and feel into scents. All the social and natural chaos and disorder surrounding us today can be translated to a much more intimate level. The interlude moment is a reflection of all the trials and tribulations one overcomes to attain personal satisfaction and achievement.” He also explained the use of ingredients: “Amouage has established an enviable reputation for re-inventing accustomed scents. Frankincense and Myrrh traditionally smell spiritual and religious but in Interlude, they have been reconstructed to feel contemporary yet sophisticated.”Interlude Man is a spicy – woody fragrance that opens with zesty bergamot, oregano and pimento berry oil, perpetuating intervals of conflict which are countered by aromatic notes of amber, frankincense, opoponax, cistus and myrrh. Eternal notes of leather, agarwood smoke, patchouli and sandalwood in the base add lasting layers of depth and texture. Perfumer: Pierre Negrin.Amouage’s signature glass crystal bottles are colored in a rich and mesmerizing midnight blue hue with gold plated decorations, accentuated with a sapphire blue Swarovski crystal. The outer packaging is designed in vibrant colors that show orderly chaos in abstract and conceptual representation.The fragrances are available as 50 ml and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
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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
69% sharedShared (9)
OreganoBergamotOpoponaxAmberLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
Only in Interlude Man
PepperIncense
Only in Midnight Oud
PimentoOlibanum
Rating
4.12vs4.03
Ratings
9,267vs1,606
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2021
Which should I buy?
Interlude Man for the community favourite, Midnight Oud for the value.
- Interlude Man is rated higher by the community: 4.12 from 9,267 ratings, against 4.03 from 1,606.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Interlude Man and "long lasting" for Midnight Oud.
- Sillage votes lean "enormous" for Interlude Man versus "strong" for Midnight Oud.
- Both are voted best for winter first.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Ard Al Zaafaran is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Interlude Man if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Midnight Oud if value for money matters most.