Dupe of what?
What Is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad a Dupe Of?
Shaghaf Oud Abyad EDP is a clone of Amouage Interlude EDP.
Shaghaf Oud Abyad is a clone of Amouage Interlude Man EDP. Compare the oregano, frankincense, amber and woody base, with the original EDP kept distinct from its flankers.
The alternative
Shaghaf Oud Abyad EDP
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Amouage Interlude EDP
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Compare the notes
Here’s how their listed notes line up.
The alternative
Shaghaf Oud Abyad EDP
Top notes
Pepper
Oregano
Bergamot
Middle notes
Amber
Frankincense
Base notes
Sandalwood
Oud
Patchouli
Leather
The original
Amouage Interlude EDP
Top notes
- Bergamot
- Oregano
- Pimento Berry
Middle notes
- Amber
- Frankincense
- Cistus
Opoponax
Base notes
- Leather
- Agarwood Smoke
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad is a clone of Amouage Interlude Man Eau de Parfum. The link is the spicy opening, frankincense and amber, followed by oud, leather and woods. This is the white-bottle Shaghaf, and its note list is a long way from the rose-and-praline profile of the original gold-bottle Shaghaf Oud.
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What connects the two?
Start at the top of the pyramids: both list bergamot and oregano, with pepper in Abyad and pimento berry in Interlude Man. Oregano is an especially useful clue here. It gives this comparison a distinct herbal-spice thread before you even get to the incense.
Amber and frankincense sit in both hearts. Below that, the two lists meet again around leather, patchouli, sandalwood and oud or agarwood smoke. Put those pieces together and the Interlude comparison makes sense: herbs and spice over a smoky, resinous woody base.
How close does the note overlap get?
Interlude Man adds cistus and opoponax to its listed heart, while Abyad's catalog heart is the shorter amber-and-frankincense pairing. Amouage also specifically names agarwood smoke in the base; Swiss Arabian lists oud. Those are useful details to keep in mind if the exact resin or smoke character is what draws you to Interlude.
We wouldn't read the shorter pyramid as proof that Abyad is lighter, simpler on skin or easier to wear. A note list doesn't measure any of those things. It shows why the pair belongs together, but the balance of smoke, herbs and sweetness is still something to compare for yourself.
Check the edition before buying
The reference here is the original Interlude Man EDP. Interlude Black Iris and Interlude 53 are separate versions, so make sure you're looking at the right bottle when comparing listings or ordering a sample.
We'd start with a sample if you're new to frankincense, leather and oud together. If those are already favorites, Abyad is a useful option to explore alongside Interlude. Check the product pages and any retailer cards for availability, or browse our Interlude Man clones and alternatives guide for a wider shortlist.