Interlude 53

Interlude 53 by Amouage is a masculine-leaning extrait de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, oregano and pimento, moves into amber, frankincense, labdanum and opoponax and dries down to leather, oud, patchouli and sandalwood. Expect around 12 hours of wear, and it projects very strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Oregano Dry, warm and savoury. Rare in perfume and unmistakable when it appears.
Pimento Allspice — clove, cinnamon and nutmeg at once. Hot and rounded.

Heart

Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Frankincense Bright, peppery, church-like resin. Lifts and cools a fragrance.
Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Opoponax Sweet myrrh. Balsamic, warm and slightly medicinal.

Dry-down

Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Oud Resinous, medicinal, barnyard-adjacent wood. The most expensive note in perfumery.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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