Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs Shisur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,246 ratings analysed

4 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,856 AmberWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

Shisur

Molton Brown

4.2639 votes

Rank #14,646 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 4 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.
Shisur
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Interlude Black Iris4/7

Shisur3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Interlude Black IrisAmouage

ShisurMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 39 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

59%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerInterlude Black IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerShisurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match62%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

Dried FruitsCarawayIris

Heart

SaffronLabdanumOrris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OlibanumCedar

InformationalShared notesOrris, Olibanum, Labdanum 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–

Spring42

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerShisurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,856

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,646

PerfumerJennifer Jambon

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerShisurHigher 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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Molton Brown Shisur is a warm, woody amber perfume that blends rich dried fruits with smooth agarwood and powdery orris root. Instead of hitting you with intense medicinal barnyard oud, this fragrance delivers a cozy, desert-inspired warmth that feels like sun-heated stones and sweet resin. A dash of caraway and saffr…

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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 Shisur?

Interlude Black Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; Shisur is rated 4.26/5 from 39 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Shisur for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or Shisur?

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

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or Shisur?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Shisur 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Black Iris and Shisur smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Orris, Olibanum, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud).

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

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

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and Shisur?

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. Shisur has top notes of Dried Fruits, Caraway and Iris, heart notes of Saffron, Labdanum and Orris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum and Cedar.