Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs 33 Cosmos Guide

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,224 ratings analysed

4 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,856 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

33 Cosmos Guide

Spiritum

3.7617 votes

Rank #60,138 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Interlude Black Iris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
33 Cosmos Guide
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Interlude Black Iris4/5

33 Cosmos Guide1/5

Ratings & consensus: Interlude Black Iris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Interlude Black Iris
Sillage & projection: Interlude Black Iris
Value for money: 33 Cosmos Guide
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

Interlude Black IrisAmouage

33 Cosmos GuideSpiritum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

3,207 votes

47%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winner33 Cosmos GuideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%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

Violet LeafRosemaryBergamot

Heart

OrrisOlibanumMyrhhAmberLabdanumVanilla

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliCedar

Top

BergamotOlibanumCypressSageMandarin OrangeViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLeatherCedarwoodGeraniumCinnamonJasmineButterOrris

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberTonkaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Orris and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,856

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,138

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Spiritum 33 Cosmos Guide opens with an invigorating blast of crisp bergamot, fresh cypress needles, and herbal sage before deepening into something far more intriguing. As the bright citrus settles, you get an unexpected richness of buttery orris root and smooth jacket leather, wrapped in creamy jasmine petals and ear…

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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 Black Iris or 33 Cosmos Guide?

Interlude Black Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; 33 Cosmos Guide is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose 33 Cosmos Guide for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or 33 Cosmos Guide?

They last about the same: Interlude Black Iris 86/100, 33 Cosmos Guide 84/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or 33 Cosmos Guide?

Projection is very close: Interlude Black Iris 76/100, 33 Cosmos Guide 75/100 for sillage.

Do Interlude Black Iris and 33 Cosmos Guide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Orris and Olibanum.

Is Interlude Black Iris or 33 Cosmos Guide better for summer or winter?

33 Cosmos Guide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and 33 Cosmos Guide?

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. 33 Cosmos Guide has top notes of Bergamot, Olibanum, Cypress and Sage, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Leather, Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.