Interlude 53 Amouage 2020

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8.4 / 10 579 Ratings

A popular perfume by Amouage for men, released in 2020. The scent is smoky-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by Sabco Group / Oman Perfumery.
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Main accords

Smoky

Spicy

Oriental

Woody

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Oregano

Pimento

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Frankincense

Opoponax

Amber

Cistus

Base Notes

Leather

Oud

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Perfumer

Pierre Negrin

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Ratings

Scent

8.4579 Ratings

Longevity

9.6559 Ratings

Sillage

9.2557 Ratings

Bottle

9.3537 Ratings

Value for money

6.8469 Ratings

Submitted by multiple users, last update on 09/12/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the The Exceptional Extraits collection.

Variant of the fragrance concentration

This is a variant of the perfume Interlude Man by Amouage, which differs in concentration.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Interlude Man

Interlude Black Iris

Midnight Oud Eau de Parfum

Oro Nero

Shaghaf Oud Abyad

Air Tiger

Reviews

19 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/22/2024

10
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

SeoulBrough
39 Reviews

SeoulBrough

Helpful Review 5

Lovely Scent Profile

Years ago when I tested Interlude Man and Interlude Black Iris, I did not enjoy either. Matter of fact, I never went back to re-test because of how much I disliked them. I found both unrefined and the oregano felt out of sync with the rest of the fragrance.

Well, a couple weeks ago I saw a display of Interlude 53 and said, let’s give this one a try. Right? No harm in trying…As soon as I sprayed it on my wrist, my first thought wasn’t how gorgeous it smelled…my first thought was Clive Christian duped Amouage!

X Oudh is one of my all-time favorite fragrances and now that I know Interlude 53 is almost identical, I will be wearing the heck out of both!

Well what do they smell like? This is tough to explain, but it’s slightly sweet, a tad herbal, some resins, a hint of smoke and no oud. I know oud is mentioned, but I do not smell any. Maybe it’s just my nose. I do not remember Interlude Man smelling this awesome, but now I must back track to find out.

This is a wonderful scent for a man over 40 or a professional. High quality artwork with excellent projection, sillage and scent profile. 10/10 and I recommend if you want something different and missed the boat on X Oudh.

Make sure you shop around because I found a new bottle on a deep discount.

02/12/2022

6
Pricing 10
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 9
Scent

Razvanyke
214 Reviews

Razvanyke

4

The statement

Of course, anyone who is closed to the perfume community heard at least once about the blue beast from Oman which the "normal" Interlude is.

When I smelled that one for the first time, I got annoyed by the oreganoand after almost 1 to 2 hours it became nicer and a very addictive smoky scent. However, it is as niche, as niche is concerned and it takes time for an untrained "nose" to like it, if ever.

Then Amouage thought that Interlude is not extreme enough and they came up with an extrait de parfum which is almost double the amount of 30% perfume oil (to be considered extrait) ..

Well, apart from the huge price, the nice bottle with some extra symbols and less annoying oregano note .. they are very similar : the blue beast and the extrait double blue beast .. for me.

But, like the title says, this is not a perfume to own and wear for rational and logical reasons, this is an emotional purchase for someone who considers that the best of Amouage craftsmanship deserves the effort to pay the hefty price.

If you would like to hear more about that, please check my video.

08/25/2025

7
Pricing 9
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Omnipotato
324 Reviews

Omnipotato

Helpful Review 2

Fanservice

Every Amouage fan is obligated to have at least one version of Interlude Man, and to be fair I think this is the best one. But I'm kind of conflicted because it is just a slight tweaking of the original and doesn't really take any new risks.

Interlude 53 reminds me of Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. It's a remaking of a well-loved original, with familiar faces coming back as a nostalgic throwback. But like the Star Wars movie, it leaves fans questioning if is really necessary, if it advances the story any. Interlude 53 tones down the polarizing oregano opening, deepens the smoky and woody notes, and lasts a bit longer than its predecessor Interlude Man. But that's about it. It doesn't introduce a new dimension like Interlude Black Iris did with its powdery florals, and if anything, kind of sits in between the OG Interlude and Black Iris in terms of sweetness/smoothness. If you really enjoy the herbal/spicy strong opening and smokiness, you get the OG; if you want a toned down version that doesn't assault people's noses, you get Black Iris. So where is left for Interlude 53? It's a compromise that doesn't really have to exist. On top of that, it's the most expensive of the three. To me this feels like a cash grab fanservice remake of one of Amouage's most beloved scents. I think you only need one version of the three, and for many people this is it. But as the third in the series, it really feels like an unnecessary sequel.

08/05/2024

2
Pricing 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Smirky
478 Reviews

Smirky

2

Not significantly better than the OG

For Interlude 53 Man, I've repeated my review below of Interlude Man since they are very similar. Performance is nuclear as with Interlude Man. The difference between the two? I'd say Interlude 53 is a little bit smoother - it's the OG with some of the rougher edges sanded down. The other difference is price. At discounters, it's about $120 more than the OG. Is it $120 better? No, not in my book. Glad to have sampled it but won't be getting it. I'll stick with Interlude Man. Also, won't be trying Black Iris because I don't like iris scents on myself.

My review of Interlude Man:
Amouage delivers another awesome, masculine fragrance with Interlude Man. The initial spray delivered a whopping oregano punch to my snout, but a little patience pays off. As the fragrance developed, the oregano retreated more to the background while the pepper became more pronounced. As the resinous amber scent appeared, things started to sweeten and I was worried that it might dry down to something too sweet for me. However, that worry was unfounded. A smokiness also appeared which only slightly resembled a church incense smell. I also detected an occasional whiff of cigarette ashtray. Same with the sharpness of the pepper, which wasn't always there but showed up every so often. Didn't notice direct base notes but everything somehow combined to provide a very subtle backdrop of masculine funk - similar to what I noticed with Overture Man - but to a significantly reduced degree.

03/06/2023

10
Bottle 9
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

EnomisCVD
138 Reviews

EnomisCVD

2

The king became a divinity

If Interlude man "classic" bordered on perfection, well, here we are beyond it: the concentration of essential oils reaches 53 percent and we are facing one of the most concentrated perfumes in the world.
Each wear is a journey without return to Oman starting from the sparklingness of bergamot, combined with the aromaticity of oregano and the spiciness of allspice, to the backbone made up of oud, resins and incense that with their richness and body envelop you and never leave you.
Compared to the edp version, it is extremely more amalgamated and rounded: the blast of oregano here is not as pronounced, but it is perceived at times and is not intrusive.
On the contrary, the fragrance is almost sweet and I detect hints of ripe fruit like apples reduced to a jammy, pureed, cooked and made to reduce for hours on a wood fire.
Smoky, resinous, sweet, aromatic: this masterpiece takes on different nuances every time you wear it.
It always excites me and is like having a second skin sewn on you: an armor, as mighty as it is.
If you love Interlude, give yourself a big gift by getting this work of art: you will not regret it.

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