Secret Woods
CoSTUME NATIONALEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Secret Woods vs. Interlude Black Iris
Is Secret Woods better than Interlude Black Iris?
Interlude Black Iris rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LeatherBergamotSandalwoodPatchouli
aromaticleatherwoodyfresh spicyamberwarm spicybalsamic
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 Secret Woods and Interlude Black Iris?
| Secret Woods | Interlude Black Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2020 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Julien Rasquinet | Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Secret Woods and Interlude Black Iris smell?
Secret Woods
Aromatic
Leather
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Interlude Black Iris
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Iris
Balsamic
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Secret Woods and Interlude Black Iris share?
Top
Juniper BerriesGrapefruitBergamot
Violet LeafRosemaryBergamot
Heart
StyraxSaffronNutmeg
IrisOrris butterFrankincenseOlibanumMyrrhAmberLabdanumVanilla
Base
LeatherVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Styrax
FrankincenseOlibanumLabdanum
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedar
Citric Notes
GrapefruitBergamot
Bergamot
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Violet Leaf
Where they fit
When and where do Secret Woods and Interlude Black Iris work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Secret Woods or Interlude Black Iris?
| Secret Woods | Interlude Black Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Secret Woods and Interlude Black Iris?
The juniper opening doesn't negotiate. Some find it medicinal, others call it the best part. Secret Woods isn't built to please everyone. It commits to its vision without apology.Secret Woods
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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