Midnight Oud
Ard Al ZaafaranEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Midnight Oud vs. Interlude Black Iris
Is Midnight Oud better than Interlude Black Iris?
Interlude Black Iris wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
MyrrhAmberFrankincenseLeatherLabdanumBergamotVanillaPatchouli
amberfresh spicywarm spicywoodybalsamicoudaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Midnight Oud and Interlude Black Iris?
| Midnight Oud | Interlude Black Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Midnight Oud and Interlude Black Iris smell?
Midnight Oud
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Oud
Aromatic
Interlude Black Iris
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Iris
Balsamic
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Midnight Oud and Interlude Black Iris share?
Top
FrankincenseThymeBergamot
Violet LeafRosemaryBergamot
Heart
MyrrhLeatherPatchouli
IrisOrris butterFrankincenseOlibanumMyrrhAmberLabdanumVanilla
Base
AmberLabdanumVanilla
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
FrankincenseOlibanumLabdanum
Oriental Notes
MyrrhVanilla
MyrrhVanilla
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Herbaceous Notes
Thyme
Rosemary
Where they fit
When and where do Midnight Oud and Interlude Black Iris work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Midnight Oud or Interlude Black Iris?
| Midnight Oud | Interlude Black Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Midnight Oud and Interlude Black Iris?
Midnight Oud earns its name. The incense doesn't whisper, it arrives like a statement. If you've been burned by aggressive oud, this one softens at the end. That twist is the whole point.Midnight Oud
If Interlude Man is a controlled burn, Black Iris is the smoldering aftermath, cooler and more refined. The iris adds a powdery sophistication that makes this one of Amouage's most wearable orientals.Interlude Black Iris
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