Interlude Man by Amouage opens with the herbal richness of oregano touched by sparkling bergamot and a dash of pepper, before deepening into smoky incense wrapped in golden amber. Bold and complex, it feels like controlled chaos — powerful yet masterfully composed. It conjures the image of a grand hall lit by flickering candlelight, where shadows dance on walls of ancient stone. Pierre Negrin crafted it as a moment of pause amid life’s turbulence, capturing beauty within opulent stillness.

Launched in 2012