Fragrance comparison

Interlude Man vs Ombre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8,479 ratings analysed

5 wins

Interlude Man

Amouage

4.158,384 votes

Rank #25,755 AmberBalsamic

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Ombre

Vertus

3.7195 votes

Rank #14,138 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Interlude Man
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ombre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Interlude Man5/7

Ombre2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Interlude ManAmouage

OmbreVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 8,384 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

Category winnerInterlude ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

8,384 votes

36%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerInterlude ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Man

SillageInterlude Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value34

Category winnerInterlude ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic88%

fresh spicy77%

smoky65%

warm spicy53%

woody42%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

OreganoPepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseOpoponaxAmberLabdanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

OreganoBergamot

Heart

LabdanumVanillaCedarPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOregano, Bergamot, 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

Spring25

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer30

Fall97

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Category winnerOmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men55

Unisex38

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,755

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Interlude Man is a dark, heavy oriental woody fragrance built on a heavy dose of smoky incense, amber, and culinary oregano. It feels dry and resinous, projecting a commanding aura that thrives in freezing winter weather and formal evening settings.

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Vertus Ombre offers a dark, heavy dose of wood and spices tailored for cold winter nights. The scent opens with a sharp kick of bitter oregano and bright bergamot before settling into a warm core of sweet vanilla and dry cedar. It serves as an assertive option for collectors who appreciate bold, resinous profiles that…

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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 Man or Ombre?

Interlude Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Interlude Man is rated 4.15/5 from 8,384 votes; Ombre is rated 3.71/5 from 95 votes. Choose Interlude Man for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ombre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Man or Ombre?

Interlude Man lasts longest (Interlude Man 90/100, Ombre 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Man or Ombre?

Interlude Man projects furthest (Interlude Man 83/100, Ombre 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Man and Ombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Oregano, Bergamot, Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Interlude Man or Ombre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ombre is the stronger pick. For winter, Interlude Man is the stronger pick. Ombre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Man and Ombre?

Interlude Man has top notes of Oregano, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Opoponax, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Ombre has top notes of Oregano and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Musk.