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Amouage Interlude 53 Extrait de Parfum fragrance bottle
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Amouage Interlude 53 Man

Smoky, amber, woody, resinous, spicy.

Key Fragrance Notes:

  • Top: Bergamot, Oregano, Pimento Berry Oil
  • Heart: Amber, Frankincense, Cistus, Opoponax
  • Base: Leather, Agarwood Smoke, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Interlude 53 opens with bergamot, oregano, and pimento before amber, frankincense, cistus, and opoponax build a dense resinous center. Leather and agarwood smoke deepen the base while patchouli and sandalwood give the drydown a darker woody structure. The fragrance is intentionally intense and smoky, with spice and resins creating more weight than freshness. Its character is dramatic and enveloping, moving from aromatic heat into incense, leather, and woods.

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Scent Pyramid

Top
Bergamot, Oregano, Pimento Berry Oil
Heart
Amber, Frankincense, Cistus, Opoponax
Base
Leather, Agarwood Smoke, Patchouli, Sandalwood

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About the Fragrance

Released in 2020, Interlude 53 Man is Pierre Negrin's high-concentration reinterpretation of Interlude Man. The Exceptional Extrait uses 53% perfume oil and 24 weeks of ageing to amplify a structure of bergamot, oregano and pimento over frankincense, amber, cistus, opoponax, leather, agarwood smoke, patchouli and sandalwood.

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Quick Facts

Brand
Amouage
Perfumer
Pierre Negrin
Release year
2020
Concentration
Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance family
Amber Woody
Expected wear
Extended
Projection
Strong
Strength
Strong
Collection
Exceptional Extraits
Scent profile
Smoky, Amber, Woody, Resinous, Spicy
Availability
Archived

Production Status

Production status
In Production

Notes & Composition

Top
Bergamot, Oregano, Pimento Berry Oil
Middle
Amber, Frankincense, Cistus, Opoponax
Base
Leather, Agarwood Smoke, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Smoky, Amber, Woody, Resinous, Spicy

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When to Wear It

Best seasons
Fall, Winter
Best for
Evening, Formal, Special Occasion
Day / night
Night
Mood
Intense, Smoky, Dramatic

Warm amber and spice facets give Amouage Interlude 53 Man a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its intense, smoky, dramatic character suits evening, formal, special occasion.

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Summary

Amouage Interlude 53 Man is a 53% Exceptional Extrait that intensifies the smoky amber-woody structure of Interlude Man. Bergamot gives the opening a brief citrus lift before oregano and pimento create an aggressively aromatic-spicy edge. Amber, frankincense, cistus, and opoponax form a dense resinous heart, while leather, agarwood smoke, patchouli, and sandalwood create the dark woody base. The exceptional concentration and extended ageing make persistence and slow evolution central to the experience rather than simple projection alone. It should suit cold weather, formal evenings, and shoppers who want incense, resins, leather, and smoke in a highly concentrated composition. The overall effect is intense, dramatic, smoky, and powerfully enveloping.

About the Brand

Amouage is a high-perfumery house from the Sultanate of Oman, founded in 1983 and known for combining Omani heritage with internationally collaborative perfumery. The house works with prominent perfumers and is recognized for richly structured compositions built from incense, woods, resins, florals, spices, amber, and modern aroma materials. Amouage publishes perfume-oil concentrations and ageing details for many releases, from Eau de Parfum to its high-concentration Exceptional Extraits. Collections such as Odyssey, Secret Garden, and the Exceptional Extraits explore place, memory, craft, and material through an opulent contemporary lens.

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