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French elegance meets Omani power
Interlude Man is easily one of the manliest and best performing perfumes I've experienced. It has a simple and elegant scent profile, but manages to capture the rugged Omani appeal. Pierre Negrin created a masterpiece; the French idea of a Middle Eastern man.
The opening packs a herbal/spicy punch with oregano and pimento. After 15-20 minutes, Frankincense kicks in and envelops you in a cloud of herbal smoke. Eventually, the resins start coming to life, rounding out the scent and making it warm and a bit sweet.
Sandalwood is the shining star of the drydown phase. It's smooth, creamy, slightly boozy and those qualities are complemented by a leather note. Agarwood and patchouli provide earthiness and more distinct woodiness. Interlude Man comes off as dark and mysterious. On my skin, it projects for 6 hours and lasts for about 14 hours.
It's challenging but develops quickly and is easy to pull off if you wear it with confidence instead of allowing it to wear you. While it's my fall and winter signature scent, it can be worn during warmer months as well - it radiates quite beautifully in the heat.
Hats off to Pierre Negrin and damn you Amouage for setting the bar so high. Knowing that this juice smells so captivating while also having the so-called "nuclear projection" makes it difficult to justify spending money on other niche brands. Which isn't a bad thing.
The opening packs a herbal/spicy punch with oregano and pimento. After 15-20 minutes, Frankincense kicks in and envelops you in a cloud of herbal smoke. Eventually, the resins start coming to life, rounding out the scent and making it warm and a bit sweet.
Sandalwood is the shining star of the drydown phase. It's smooth, creamy, slightly boozy and those qualities are complemented by a leather note. Agarwood and patchouli provide earthiness and more distinct woodiness. Interlude Man comes off as dark and mysterious. On my skin, it projects for 6 hours and lasts for about 14 hours.
It's challenging but develops quickly and is easy to pull off if you wear it with confidence instead of allowing it to wear you. While it's my fall and winter signature scent, it can be worn during warmer months as well - it radiates quite beautifully in the heat.
Hats off to Pierre Negrin and damn you Amouage for setting the bar so high. Knowing that this juice smells so captivating while also having the so-called "nuclear projection" makes it difficult to justify spending money on other niche brands. Which isn't a bad thing.