Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs Oud Douce Amère

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,263 ratings analysed

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,856 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Douce Amère

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.3056 votes

Rank #6,682 OudAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Douce Amère takes 4 of 7 categories.

Interlude Black Iris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Oud Douce Amère
Choose it for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Interlude Black Iris3/7

Oud Douce Amère4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Interlude Black IrisAmouage

Oud Douce AmèreSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

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

64%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerOud Douce AmèreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOud Douce AmèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

oud100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

RoseClary SageOlibanumSaffronAbsintheHyacinth

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Damask RoseBlack TeaTobaccoJasmineViolet LeafHoneyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetPatchouliHayLeatherMyrrhCastoreumImmortelleBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Olibanum, Leather 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

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Category winnerOud Douce AmèreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,856

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOud Douce AmèreHigher 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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Oud Douce Amere by Sultan Pasha Attars is an intricate oriental woody composition for those seeking depth. Launched in 2018, this attar centers on a formidable wall of oud paired with damask rose, tobacco, and black tea. It offers a dense, resinous profile that performs best in cooler weather and formal evening settin…

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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 Oud Douce Amère?

Oud Douce Amère takes 4 of 7 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; Oud Douce Amère is rated 4.30/5 from 56 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Oud Douce Amère for a oud and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or Oud Douce Amère?

They last about the same: Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Oud Douce Amère 85/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or Oud Douce Amère?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Oud Douce Amère 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Black Iris and Oud Douce Amère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Olibanum, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Interlude Black Iris or Oud Douce Amère better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Douce Amère is the stronger pick. For winter, Interlude Black Iris is the stronger pick. Oud Douce Amère suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and Oud Douce Amère?

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. Oud Douce Amère has top notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Damask Rose, Black Tea and Tobacco, a base of Civet, Patchouli, Hay and Leather.