Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs Axis Mundi

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

53%scent match

Some overlap

Axis Mundi

DSH Perfumes · 2016

4.0617 votes

Rank #37,871 AmberWoody

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.
Axis Mundi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Interlude Black Iris4/5

Axis Mundi1/5

Ratings & consensus: Interlude Black Iris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Interlude Black Iris
Sillage & projection: Interlude Black Iris
Value for money: Axis Mundi
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

Axis MundiDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

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

41%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAxis MundiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

aromatic50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

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

Notes

Himalayan CedarMyrrhIncenseRose de MaiWoody NotesOlibanumWhite SandalwoodCivetOrrisAmberLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris, Olibanum, Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Axis Mundi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,856

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,871

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2016

Reviews4

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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Axis Mundi opens with a dry pop of resinous frankincense, peppery elemi, and a brief flicker of sweet champaca flower. The initial spray leaves a slight alcohol solvent tang on bare skin for two minutes before the oils bloom. Soon, earthy myrrh and weathered Himalayan cedarwood take over the heart, softened by a faint…

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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 Axis Mundi?

Interlude Black Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; Axis Mundi is rated 4.06/5 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 Axis Mundi for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or Axis Mundi?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Axis Mundi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or Axis Mundi?

Projection is very close: Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Axis Mundi 75/100 for sillage.

Do Interlude Black Iris and Axis Mundi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orris, Olibanum, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Interlude Black Iris or Axis Mundi better for summer or winter?

Axis Mundi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and Axis Mundi?

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. Axis Mundi features Himalayan Cedar, Myrrh, Incense, Rose de Mai and Woody Notes.