Interlude Woman
AmouageEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Interlude Woman vs. Smoke on the Water
Is Interlude Woman better than Smoke on the Water?
Interlude Woman rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IncenseOudTonka Bean
amberbalsamicwoodywarm spicysmoky
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Interlude Woman and Smoke on the Water?
| Interlude Woman | Smoke on the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Karine Vinchon-Spehner | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Interlude Woman and Smoke on the Water smell?
Interlude Woman
Amber
Sweet
Balsamic
Woody
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Leather
Smoky
Smoke on the Water
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Interlude Woman and Smoke on the Water share?
Top
MarigoldGingerGrapefruitBergamot
LavenderJuniperCardamom
Heart
IncenseImmortelleWalnutCoffeeRoseOrange BlossomJasmine
IncenseFrankincenseLabdanumTonka Bean
Base
LeatherBenzoinOudAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossVanillaMusk
VetiverOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MarigoldImmortelleRoseOrange BlossomJasmine
Lavender
Oriental Notes
BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla
Tonka Bean
Spicy Notes
Ginger
JuniperCardamom
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
Oud
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Where they fit
When and where do Interlude Woman and Smoke on the Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Interlude Woman or Smoke on the Water?
| Interlude Woman | Smoke on the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Interlude Woman and Smoke on the Water?
Interlude Woman is not a safe choice. It demands attention, lingers for ten-plus hours, and transitions from bright citrus-floral opening into a deep, resinous heart before settling into a warm,.Interlude Woman
This one opens cool and austere. The herbs feel almost clinical, like gin and Listerine. But that restraint is the point, the smoke arrives as contrast, not continuation.Smoke on the Water
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