You can’t mistake an Amouage fragrance.  There is no doubt that they possess incredible presence and quality.  Unfortunately, for me, Interlude Man wore me and not the other way around.  I know, you’re thinking to yourself, “you need to go easy on the application with an Amouage scent”.  True; but I followed that rule.  I just found that after wearing this all day, it just really wore me out.

WHAT I SMELL: A quick splash of bergamot and Juniper berries which quickly moves into smoky incense that weaves in and out of a warm amber and a heavy creaminess.  Interlude Man stays in this state for quite some time while the smoky incense remains dominant over the other notes.  This fragrance has a powerful and commanding presence.  After many hours what I was left with was dry and woody incense; ever-present, ever potent.

From the Amouage website:

Interlude for Man is a spicy and woody fragrance inspired by chaos and disorder masquerading an interlude moment of harmony in its heart.

Top Notes: Bergamot, Oregano, Pimento Berry Oil

Heart Notes: Amber, Frankincense, Cistus, Opoponax

Base Notes: Leather, Agarwood Smoke, Patchouli, Sandalwood

WHAT IT SMELLS LIKE TO ME:  What I envision a Victorian opium den smelled like.  The setting is heavy, dark and thick.

THREE ADJECTIVES THAT DESCRIBE INTERLUDE MAN: smoky, serious, weighted

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT INTERLUDE MAN: The Candy Perfume Boy, Chemist in a Bottle,  Parfumistan’s Blogg

BOTTOM LINE:  I am having a hard time thinking about when and where I would want to wear this fragrance.  It does not comfort, it controls.  That scares me!

• Bone Rating: 3 out of 5 possible bones
• Scent: Oriental Woody
• Classification: Masculine
• Nose: Pierre Negrin
• Expense: Approximately $215 for 50ml EdP