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    Certo vs. Interlude Black Iris

    Certo by Clandestine Laboratories bottle

    Certo

    Clandestine Laboratories
    Eau de Parfum2010
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Interlude Black Iris rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Certo vs. Interlude Black Iris
    CertoInterlude Black Iris
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMark SagePierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Certo

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Aromatic

    Interlude Black Iris

    Amber
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Iris
    Balsamic
    Oud

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bell PepperSugandh MantriRosewood
    Violet LeafRosemaryBergamot
    Heart
    IncenseMaceCarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangCyclamen
    IrisOrris butterFrankincenseOlibanumMyrrhAmberLabdanumVanilla
    Base
    LeatherOakmossPatchouliMyrrhBlack SpruceOrris RootTonkin MuskVanilla
    LeatherAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Certo vs. Interlude Black Iris
    CertoInterlude Black Iris
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Certo doesn't shout. The leather, smoke, and spice make their case quietly, then stay for hours. If you're after something that announces itself across the room, this isn't it.Certo
    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