Armaf Shades

Notes, performance and price

Armaf Shades is a masculine woody, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus fragrance.

It opens with Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, a heart of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, and dries down to Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk.

On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 8/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

Armaf Shades sells from $17.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

Armaf Shades is a cheaper alternative to

• Amouage Journey Man — see its dupes
• Alexandria Fragrances Santal Silk — see its dupes

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Armaf Shades.

• Armaf Tres Nuit

  Leans into a similar fresh and green aromatic territory with a crisp herbal structure.

• Montblanc Individuel
• Rasasi Egra Men
• Alexandria Fragrances Santal Silk
• Armaf Venetian

Frequently asked questions about Armaf Shades

What does Armaf Shades smell like?

Armaf Shades is a masculine woody, aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus fragrance. It opens with Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple and Plum, a heart of Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium and Jasmine, and dries down to Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris and White Musk.

How long does Armaf Shades last?

On skin, Armaf Shades lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 8/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Armaf Shades?

The closest alternative to Armaf Shades is Armaf Tres Nuit with an estimated similarity of 86%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Armaf Shades dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Venetian, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Armaf Shades.

Which Armaf Shades dupe lasts longest?

Alexandria Fragrances Santal Silk, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Armaf Shades.

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