Armand Basi In Blue: released in 2005, citrus, fresh spicy and woody, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Armand Basi In Blue dupe we found is Angel Schlesser Homme — 79% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Armand Basi In Blue dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Armand Basi In Blue | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel Schlesser Homme | 79% | about $20 (−20%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Avon Full Speed | 79% | about $15 (−40%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Emper Aroma de Acqua | 84% | about $20 (−20%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Oriflame Glacier Ice | 81% | about $10 (−60%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Karen Low Pure Oceanic | 80% | about $20 (−20%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
In the same aromatic woody family as Armand Basi In Blue, featuring clean citrus balanced by warm spices.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Armand Basi In Blue, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 548 community ratings.
Resonates with the energetic citrus and spicy undertones found in Armand Basi In Blue.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Armand Basi In Blue, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 979 community ratings.
Evokes the bright citrus-and-wood character of Armand Basi In Blue, offering a refreshing and casual everyday profile.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and soft spicy accords with Armand Basi In Blue, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.
Shares a similar aromatic freshness to Armand Basi In Blue, leaning into an uplifting, cool citrus atmosphere.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords with Armand Basi In Blue, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 64 community ratings.
Brings a crisp aquatic and woody blend reminiscent of Armand Basi In Blue at a budget-friendly price point.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Armand Basi In Blue, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7 community ratings.
Oriflame Glacier Ice, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Armand Basi In Blue.
Karen Low Pure Oceanic, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Armand Basi In Blue.
Emper Aroma de Acqua, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Armand Basi In Blue itself sells from $27.29 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Angel Schlesser Angel Schlesser Homme saves you about $5 a year against Armand Basi In Blue. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Karen Low Pure Oceanic comes closest at 6.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Armand Basi In Blue notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.