Fragrance comparison

Interlude Man vs Smoked Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,390 ratings analysed

3 wins

Interlude Man

Amouage

4.158,384 votes

Rank #25,794 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Smoked Oud

Auraa Desire

4.006 votes

Rank #58,506 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Interlude Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Interlude Man
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Smoked Oud
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Interlude Man3/4

Smoked Oud1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Interlude ManAmouage

Smoked OudAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 8,384 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInterlude Man

SillageInterlude Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value86

Category winnerSmoked OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic88%

fresh spicy77%

smoky65%

warm spicy53%

woody42%

amber100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

aromatic50%

Scent match75%Very similar · both amber, fresh spicy and balsamic

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

PepperBergamotOregano

Heart

FrankincenseMyrrhOpoponaxAmber

Base

LeatherOudSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOregano, Pepper, Bergamot and Opoponax. 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

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,794

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInterlude ManHigher 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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Smoked Oud by Auraa Desire centers on a resinous, spicy profile suited for cold weather. It opens with bright bergamot and sharp pepper, leading into a dense, smoky heart of frankincense and myrrh. The dry-down relies on a heavy base of leather and oud. This unisex fragrance feels most appropriate for formal evening e…

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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 Smoked Oud?

Interlude Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Interlude Man is rated 4.15/5 from 8,384 votes; Smoked Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Interlude Man for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Smoked Oud for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Interlude Man or Smoked Oud?

Interlude Man lasts longest (Interlude Man 90/100, Smoked Oud 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Interlude Man or Smoked Oud?

Interlude Man projects furthest (Interlude Man 83/100, Smoked Oud 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Interlude Man and Smoked Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Oregano, Pepper, Bergamot and Opoponax.

Is Interlude Man or Smoked Oud better for summer or winter?

Smoked Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Interlude Man and Smoked Oud?

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. Smoked Oud has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax and Amber, a base of Leather, Oud, Sandalwood and Patchouli.