Interlude Woman by Amouage
Brand: Amouage
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
Smoky floral with rose, ylang ylang, and incense
Is Interlude Woman worth it?
How it smells: Opens with marigold, ginger and grapefruit, incense and walnut at the heart, then dries down to leather and benzoin.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 92, reputation 51, versatility 67, layerability 35 and value 77, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and special occasions. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Feminine.
Scent Character
Oriental Floral · Chypre Floral
EDP · Introduced 2012 · Women
Key accords: Marigold, Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Incense, Walnut
Top Notes
- Marigold
- Ginger
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
Heart Notes
- Incense
- Walnut
- Immortelle
- Kiwi
- Honey
- Opoponax
- Coffee
- Sandalwood
- Rose
- Orange Blossom
- Jasmine
Base Notes
- Leather
- Benzoin
- Agarwood (Oud)
- Amber
- Sandalwood
- Tonka Bean
- Oakmoss
- Vanilla
- Musk
Occasions: evening, special occasion
Seasons: fall, winter
Fragrance overview
Interlude Woman by Amouage belongs to the oriental floral fragrance family. Smoky floral with rose, ylang ylang, and incense Interlude Woman opens with Marigold, Ginger, Grapefruit, and Bergamot. The heart brings Incense, Walnut, Immortelle, Kiwi, Honey, Opoponax, Coffee, Sandalwood, Rose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine. It dries down to Leather, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Musk.
How to wear Interlude Woman
On skin, Interlude Woman by Amouage has longevity of 8.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Prada Amber Pour Femme by Prada. Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Prada Amber Pour Femme on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 2 sprays Prada Amber Pour Femme and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Interlude Woman opens with Marigold, Ginger, Grapefruit, and Bergamot.
The heart brings Incense, Walnut, Immortelle, Kiwi, Honey, Opoponax, Coffee, Sandalwood, Rose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine.
It dries down to Leather, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Musk.
What to layer with Interlude Woman
Prada Amber Pour Femme by Prada
Strong Match · 88/99
Prada Amber Pour Femme brings an oriental contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and rose.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Prada Amber Pour Femme on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 2 sprays Prada Amber Pour Femme
Black Orchid by Tom Ford
Strong Match · 88/99
Both are oriental floral fragrances, and they share bergamot, incense, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Orchid on top for oriental floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 2 sprays Black Orchid
Kashmir by Ormonde Jayne
Strong Match · 87/99
Kashmir brings a woody contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share bergamot, incense, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Kashmir on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 2 sprays Kashmir
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Strong Match · 86/99
Good Girl brings a gourmand contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share bergamot, coffee, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 1 spray Good Girl
1872 Feminine by Clive Christian
Strong Match · 86/99
1872 Feminine brings a floral contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and rose.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 1872 Feminine on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 2 sprays 1872 Feminine
Pairings to approach with care
Erba Pura by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 34/99
Erba Pura has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Erba Pura brings an oriental contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share amber.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Erba Pura on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 1 spray Erba Pura
Megamare by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 37/99
Megamare has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Megamare brings an aquatic contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Megamare on top for aquatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 1 spray Megamare
Related fragrances and why
- Prada Amber Pour Femme by Prada — Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and rose.
- Black Orchid by Tom Ford — Both include bergamot, incense, and sandalwood.
- Kashmir by Ormonde Jayne — Both include bergamot, incense, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Interlude Woman?
Interlude Woman opens with Marigold, Ginger, Grapefruit, and Bergamot. The heart brings Incense, Walnut, Immortelle, Kiwi, Honey, Opoponax, Coffee, Sandalwood, Rose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine. It dries down to Leather, Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Musk.
How long does Interlude Woman last, and how strong is it?
Interlude Woman by Amouage has longevity of 8.5/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Interlude Woman?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and special occasion.
What layers well with Interlude Woman?
Prada Amber Pour Femme by Prada is its strongest match (88% compatibility). Prada Amber Pour Femme brings an oriental contrast to this oriental floral scent, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and rose. Apply Interlude Woman first as your base layer. Its oriental floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Prada Amber Pour Femme on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Interlude Woman : 2 sprays Prada Amber Pour Femme.
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