Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs Patchouli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,269 ratings analysed

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,770 AmberWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Patchouli

Floris

4.2462 votes

Rank #7,528 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli 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.
Patchouli
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Interlude Black Iris3/7

Patchouli4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Interlude Black IrisAmouage

PatchouliFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

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

50%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerPatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value44

Category winnerPatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, woody and iris

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

Coconut MilkViolet Leaf

Heart

PatchouliIrisCedarYlang-YlangRose

Base

AmberOlibanumLabdanumMyrhhVanila

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Olibanum, Myrhh and Amber. 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–

Spring74

Summer47

Fall100

Winter89

Day63

Night100

Category winnerPatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,770

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPatchouliHigher 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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Floris Patchouli opens with an unrefined burst of coconut milk and crisp violet leaf. As the initial sharpness clears, powdery iris and cedarwood quiet the earthiness of patchouli. Warm labdanum, frankincense, and amber form a dry, subtle base that remains close to skin during crisp autumn evenings.

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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 Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.24/5 from 62 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Patchouli for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or Patchouli?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Patchouli 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or Patchouli?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Patchouli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Black Iris and Patchouli smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Olibanum, Myrhh and Amber.

Is Interlude Black Iris or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and Patchouli?

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. Patchouli has top notes of Coconut Milk and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris, Cedar and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Olibanum, Labdanum and Myrhh.