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Intense OudFirst · GucciIntense OudEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.46
Interlude Black IrisSecond · AmouageInterlude Black IrisEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.20
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Intense Oud × Interlude Black Iris

Oud, amber and leather meets amber, woody and powdery. They share six accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Intense Oud, blue is Interlude Black Iris. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Intense OudInterlude Black Iris
amberboth
oudboth
leatherboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderysecond
animalicfirst
irissecond
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Intense Oud
FrankincenseFrankincenseRaspberryRaspberrySaffronSaffronPearPearDamask RoseDamask RoseMuskMuskOrange BlossomOrange BlossomAgarwoodAgarwoodAmbergrisAmbergris
In both
LeatherPatchouli
Six shared accords:
oudamberleatherfresh spicywarm spicywoody
Only in Interlude Black Iris
Violet LeafViolet LeafRosemaryRosemaryBergamotBergamotOrrisOrrisOlibanumOlibanumMyrhhMyrhhAmberAmberLabdanumLabdanumVanillaVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadOud, amber, leather and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Intense Oud is long lasting and strong, Interlude Black Iris long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIntense Oud first, then Interlude Black Iris over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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