Fragrance comparison

Halima vs Interlude Black Iris

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,208 ratings analysed

Halima

Roccobarocco

4.001 votes

Rank #56,153 RoseWoody

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24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,770 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Halima
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Interlude Black Iris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Halima1/4

Interlude Black Iris3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Interlude Black Iris
Sillage & projection: Interlude Black Iris
Value for money: Halima
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Interlude Black Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HalimaRoccobarocco

Interlude Black IrisAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

3,207 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerHalimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

oud84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonWormwood

Heart

Turkish Rose OilViolet Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarVanillaPatchouli

Top

Violet LeafRosemaryBergamot

Heart

OrrisOlibanumMyrhhAmberLabdanumVanilla

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,770

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Halima by Roccobarocco is an accessible unisex fragrance pairing citrus notes with a rose and oud heart. Launched in 2017, it presents a balanced blend suitable for those seeking an everyday oud fragrance that avoids being overly aggressive. It performs well in autumn and winter, offering a woody and floral profile th…

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Amouage Interlude Black Iris puts a dark, velvet spin on the famous blue-bottle original. Pierre Negrin uses a buttery, powdery iris to quiet the loud, smoky incense of the classic formula. What remains is a smooth, woody skin scent that balances cold violet leaf and warm leather, making it perfect for cold nights in …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Halima or Interlude Black Iris?

Interlude Black Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Halima is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes. Choose Halima for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Halima or Interlude Black Iris?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Halima 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Halima or Interlude Black Iris?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Halima 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Halima and Interlude Black Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Halima or Interlude Black Iris better for summer or winter?

Halima suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Halima and Interlude Black Iris?

Halima has top notes of Lemon and Wormwood, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil and Violet Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Vanilla and Patchouli. Interlude Black Iris has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Olibanum, Myrhh and Amber, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.