Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs Voice From The Sky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,215 ratings analysed

3 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #25,953 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Voice From The Sky

4.508 votes

Rank #37,762 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Interlude Black Iris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Voice From The Sky
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Interlude Black Iris3/4

Voice From The Sky1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Interlude Black Iris
Sillage & projection: Interlude Black Iris
Value for money: Voice From The Sky
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

Voice From The SkyVoice From The Sky

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 3%Had 8%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVoice From The SkyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

AldehydesEucalyptusBergamotMintJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPetitgrainLavenderLabdanumOlibanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Olibanum 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–

Spring83

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,953

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,762

PerfumerTianle Feng

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Voice From The Sky opens cool and bright, with aldehydes, eucalyptus, mint and citrus pushing a crisp herbal lift before incense, labdanum and lavender add a more contemplative tone. As it settles, oud, sandalwood and amber bring warmth without losing the aromatic edge. It suits someone who likes green incense fragra…

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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 Voice From The Sky?

Interlude Black Iris takes 3 of 4 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; Voice From The Sky is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Voice From The Sky for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or Voice From The Sky?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, Voice From The Sky 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or Voice From The Sky?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, Voice From The Sky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Black Iris and Voice From The Sky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Olibanum and Amber.

Is Interlude Black Iris or Voice From The Sky better for summer or winter?

Voice From The Sky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and Voice From The Sky?

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. Voice From The Sky has top notes of Aldehydes, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Lavender and Labdanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.