Fragrance comparison

Interlude Black Iris vs White

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,208 ratings analysed

3 wins

Interlude Black Iris

Amouage

4.223,207 votes

Rank #24,447 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

White

Mariella Martinato

5.001 votes

Rank #47,302 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Black Iris takes 3 of 3 categories.

Interlude Black Iris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
White
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Interlude Black Iris3/3

White0/3

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

WhiteMariella Martinato

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 3,207 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Black Iris

SillageInterlude Black Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

ozonic65%

aquatic56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon LeafRosemary

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Damask RoseViolet Leaf

Base1 to 2 hours

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Rosemary, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,447

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,302

PerfumerSileno Cheloni

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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White by Mariella Martinato presents a clean, herbal freshness that blends bright citrus facets with soft woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon leaf paired with bracing, herbal rosemary. As that initial garden crunch settles, the scent reveals a dew-soaked floral core where green violet leaf meets cla…

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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 White?

Interlude Black Iris takes 3 of 3 categories. Interlude Black Iris is rated 4.22/5 from 3,207 votes; White is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Interlude Black Iris for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose White for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Black Iris or White?

Interlude Black Iris lasts longest (Interlude Black Iris 86/100, White 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Black Iris or White?

Interlude Black Iris projects furthest (Interlude Black Iris 76/100, White 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Black Iris and White smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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

White suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Black Iris and White?

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. White has top notes of Lemon Leaf and Rosemary, heart notes of Damask Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.