Under the Stars
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Under the Stars vs. Interlude Man
Is Under the Stars better than Interlude Man?
Interlude Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperLeatherLabdanum
oudfresh spicyambersmoky
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 Under the Stars and Interlude Man?
| Under the Stars | Interlude Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Meabh McCurtin | Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Under the Stars and Interlude Man smell?
Under the Stars
Leather
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Animalic
Smoky
Interlude Man
Amber
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Under the Stars and Interlude Man share?
Top
Black PepperCinnamon
OreganoBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
CypriolCedarwood
IncenseMyrrhAmberLabdanum
Base
LeatherOudLabdanum
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwood
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Spicy Notes
Black PepperCinnamon
Black Pepper
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Under the Stars and Interlude Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Under the Stars or Interlude Man?
| Under the Stars | Interlude Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | enormous |
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What do reviewers say about Under the Stars and Interlude Man?
It's not common. Oud gets used as a statement, something loud enough to announce itself across a room. This one arrives quiet and stays longer than you think. The smoke is warm, not aggressive.Under the Stars
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
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