Interlude Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Interlude Man vs. Quintessence (2015)
Is Interlude Man better than Quintessence (2015)?
Interlude Man wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperAmberPatchouli
amberfresh spicywarm spicyoud
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The essentials
What's different between Interlude Man and Quintessence (2015)?
| Interlude Man | Quintessence (2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Pierre Negrin | Manos Gerakinis |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Interlude Man and Quintessence (2015) smell?
Interlude Man
Amber
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Quintessence (2015)
Warm Spicy
Amber
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Interlude Man and Quintessence (2015) share?
Top
OreganoBlack PepperBergamot
SaffronBlack PepperClove
Heart
IncenseMyrrhAmberLabdanum
OudArtemisiaPatchouliCedar
Base
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
BenzoinVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Interlude Man or Quintessence (2015)?
| Interlude Man | Quintessence (2015) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Interlude Man and Quintessence (2015)?
It does not try to please everyone, and that is precisely why it works. The spice-and-resin architecture is bold but never bloated. A statement piece that rewards patience.Interlude Man
The silver flakes are pure showmanship, and they work. That metallic shimmer in the opening isn't decoration. It's the brand's way of saying this fragrance was designed to catch light, to be noticed.Quintessence (2015)
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