Interlude Man

Interlude Man by Amouage is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2012 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, sage and pimento, moves into incense, myrrh and opoponax and dries down to leather, oud, patchouli and musk. Expect around 13 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.
Sage Dry, herbal and slightly bitter. Adds a grown-up, aromatic edge.
Pimento Allspice — clove, cinnamon and nutmeg at once. Hot and rounded.

Heart

Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
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.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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