Armaf Shades Blue: released in 2016, woody, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Armaf Shades Blue dupe we found is Armaf Voyage Bleu — 91% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Armaf Shades Blue dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Armaf Shades Blue | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Voyage Bleu | 91% | about $30* (+20%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Tag-Him | 87% | about $30* (+20%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 84% | about $35* (+40%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Nautica Life | 79% | about $20 (−20%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Bois de Bois | 81% | about $20* (−20%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Shares the same aromatic and woody character as the reference, offering a crisp, citrus-forward profile that feels very familiar.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Armaf Shades Blue, opens on Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 197 community ratings.
Presents a bright, spicy citrus opening that settles into a clean, woody base reminiscent of the reference scent profile.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Armaf Shades Blue, opens on Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 851 community ratings.
While slightly more modern in its citrus approach, it captures the same fresh, spicy, and woody energy found in the reference.
It shares its citrus, woody and warm spicy accords with Armaf Shades Blue, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 7,175 community ratings.
A lighter, more casual take on the aromatic and woody theme that echoes the fresh spicy notes of the reference.
It shares its green, woody and warm spicy accords with Armaf Shades Blue, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 292 community ratings.
Offers a straightforward, aromatic citrus experience that aligns well with the fresh and woody structure of the reference.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Armaf Shades Blue, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 30 community ratings.
Fragrance World Bois de Bois, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Armaf Shades Blue.
Afnan Turathi Blue, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Armaf Shades Blue.
Armaf Voyage Bleu, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Armaf Shades Blue itself sells from $20.29 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Voyage Bleu actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Armaf Shades Blue. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan Turathi Blue comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Armaf Shades Blue notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.