Fragrance comparison

Interlude 53 Man vs Ombre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,412 ratings analysed

4 wins

Interlude 53 Man

Amouage

4.431,317 votes

Rank #25,826 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Ombre

Vertus

3.7195 votes

Rank #14,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude 53 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Interlude 53 Man
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ombre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Interlude 53 Man4/7

Ombre3/7

Ratings & consensus: Interlude 53 Man
Community sentiment: Interlude 53 Man
Longevity: Interlude 53 Man
Sillage & projection: Interlude 53 Man
Value for money: Ombre
Versatility: Ombre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ombre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Interlude 53 ManAmouage

OmbreVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 1,317 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerInterlude 53 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,317 votes

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerInterlude 53 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInterlude 53 Man

SillageInterlude 53 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value34

Category winnerOmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky90%

woody80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OreganoPimentoBergamot

Heart

IncenseAmberOpoponaxLabdanum

Base

SmokeAgarwood (Oud)LeatherPatchouliSandalwood

Top

OreganoBergamot

Heart

LabdanumVanillaCedarPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOregano, Bergamot, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer30

Fall97

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerOmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men55

Unisex38

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,826

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Interlude 53 Man concentrates the iconic blue beast into a 53% extrait formulation aged for six months. It tempers the wild, chaotic spice of the original version, morphing it into a smoother, dark resinous shield. Oregano and pimento berry spark the initial minutes, leading to an incredibly dense, smoky core …

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Vertus Ombre offers a dark, heavy dose of wood and spices tailored for cold winter nights. The scent opens with a sharp kick of bitter oregano and bright bergamot before settling into a warm core of sweet vanilla and dry cedar. It serves as an assertive option for collectors who appreciate bold, resinous profiles that…

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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, Interlude 53 Man or Ombre?

Interlude 53 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Interlude 53 Man is rated 4.43/5 from 1,317 votes; Ombre is rated 3.71/5 from 95 votes. Choose Interlude 53 Man for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ombre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude 53 Man or Ombre?

Interlude 53 Man lasts longest (Interlude 53 Man 93/100, Ombre 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude 53 Man or Ombre?

Interlude 53 Man projects furthest (Interlude 53 Man 85/100, Ombre 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude 53 Man and Ombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Oregano, Bergamot, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Interlude 53 Man or Ombre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ombre is the stronger pick. For winter, Interlude 53 Man is the stronger pick. Ombre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude 53 Man and Ombre?

Interlude 53 Man has top notes of Oregano, Pimento and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Amber, Opoponax and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Patchouli. Ombre has top notes of Oregano and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Musk.