This is an Amouage Interlude clone, not an inspiration. It tries to exactly match the original aroma of the masterpiece created by the well-known niche house from Oman. Does it accomplish it? Well, yes and no.
Yes, the aroma is 90% similar, but there’s something here that I can’t put up with. The Amouage's original scent is difficult to wear, that's true. It has this oriental profile with spices, resins, and smoky incense, but it is beautifully blended, with a pleasant aroma that can be enjoyed by any nose, even the less experienced ones.
This clone, on the other hand, is more astringent, and there’s something in the composition that feels disgusting and can’t perceive in the original. I'm not sure whether it is the pimento note or what. The scent is sweeter, less smoky, and yeah, horrible in general.
While both are complicated fragrances, the original makes you want to smell it every time, but this clone makes you want to clean your body immediately.
This one left my collection. Yeah, it’s way, way cheaper than Interlude Man, but the quality difference is fairly noticeable, to the point that I can’t stand this one.
Sillage is very good, which I don't know whether it´s a pro or a con given how bad this is. Same with durability. Bottle is ridiculous.
I can't recommend this one. I'd rather save money and buy the original if you like this kind of fragrances.
