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Amouage Interlude Man vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad
Interlude Man for the community favourite, Shaghaf Oud Abyad 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
OreganoPimento SeedsBergamot
Heart
MyrrhOpoponaxOlibanumAmberCitruses
Base
SmokeAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
Accords
Amber
100%
Smoky
69%
Fresh spicy
64%
Warm spicy
62%
Woody
61%
Balsamic
58%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Shaghaf Oud Abyad by Swiss Arabian is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Oregano, Pimento Seeds and Bergamot; middle notes are Myrrh, Opoponax, Olibanum, Amber and Citruses; base notes are Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. "Shaghaf Oud Abyad is a spicy balsamic fragrance that encapsulates passion and virtue.It opens with wide-awake top notes of piquant pepper, zesty bergamot and fresh oregano. This invigorating start leads into a rich, resinous territory at the heart of the scent. With smoky incense, silky amber and the leathery floral notes of labdanum, your fragrant journey is gently led by precious myrrh into the deep and long-lasting finale. This is the signature that you leave behind: an enticing accord of sandalwood, earthy patchouli and leather, topped with a golden crown of cherished oud. Shaghaf Oud Abyad is a unisex fragrance from Swiss Arabian. It is perfect for cooler nights. This is the moment. This is the passion. This is the scent." - a note from the brand.
Notes in Common
50% sharedShared (8)
OreganoBergamotOpoponaxAmberAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
Only in Interlude Man
PepperIncenseLabdanum
Only in Shaghaf Oud Abyad
Pimento SeedsMyrrhOlibanumCitrusesSmoke
Rating
4.12vs4.06
Ratings
9,267vs1,213
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Which should I buy?
Interlude Man for the community favourite, Shaghaf Oud Abyad for the value.
- Interlude Man is rated higher by the community: 4.12 from 9,267 ratings, against 4.06 from 1,213.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Interlude Man and "long lasting" for Shaghaf Oud Abyad.
- Sillage votes lean "enormous" for Interlude Man versus "strong" for Shaghaf Oud Abyad.
- Both are voted best for winter first.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Swiss Arabian is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Interlude Man if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Shaghaf Oud Abyad if value for money matters most.