Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs Oud Fumé

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,234 ratings analysed

5 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #24,066 AmberWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Oud Fumé

Chantecaille

3.6327 votes

Rank #59,543 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Interlude Black Iris5/7

Oud Fumé2/7

Ratings & consensus: Interlude Black Iris
Community sentiment: Interlude Black Iris
Longevity: Interlude Black Iris
Sillage & projection: Interlude Black Iris
Value for money: Oud Fumé
Versatility: Oud Fumé
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

Oud FuméChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 7%Want 47%

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

26%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

19%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value40

Category winnerOud FuméBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

oud60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match63%Closely related · 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

Top20-30 mins

ThymeBergamotHyssopRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarYlang-YlangPatchouliGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

OlibanumLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Olibanum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Oud Fumé, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Category winnerOud FuméMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 41%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,066

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,543

PerfumerNot listed

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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Chantecaille Oud Fumé takes a dry, aromatic path through dark resins. It avoids the heavy rose syrup typical of eastern blends. Instead, crisp bergamot and dry thyme cut through the first spray with immediate herbal snap. The heart shifts toward dry cedarwood and earthy patchouli within thirty minutes. Soon after, fra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Interlude Black Iris or Oud Fumé?

Interlude Black Iris takes 5 of 7 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; Oud Fumé is rated 3.63/5 from 27 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Oud Fumé for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or Oud Fumé?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Oud Fumé 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or Oud Fumé?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Oud Fumé 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Black Iris and Oud Fumé smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Olibanum and Labdanum.

Is Interlude Black Iris or Oud Fumé better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and Oud Fumé?

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 Fumé has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot, Hyssop and Rosemary, heart notes of Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.