Modest Une
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Sapphire
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper troublemaker. Afnan's Modest Une is either a beast-mode, spot-on Sauvage dupe that lasts forever, or a barely-there skin scent that smells of dodgy cardboard. You'll either love it or furiously return it.
This Armaf offering is a divisive beast: some rave about its Invictus Aqua resemblance and stellar performance, while others find its sillage fleeting and its scent profile uninspired. If you're after a budget-friendly blue aquatic with a touch of mint and amber, it's worth a punt, but expect varied mileage.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 11% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 11% | 14% |
| Sweet | 9% | 7% |
| Warm | 19% | 20% |
| Woody | 21% | 23% |
| Earthy | 11% | 11% |
| Animalic | 11% | 10% |
| Fresh | 27% | 29% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, spicy accords and common association with a popular 'blue' fragrance make it perfect for casual wear and dates. While many report strong performance, some find it too potent for the office or formal events, causing headaches or being 'choking' if oversprayed.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and aquatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, as well as being generally office safe given its often moderate performance. It's less ideal for formal settings due to its distinctly modern, youthful vibe, and for dates it's a pleasant, inoffensive choice but unlikely to be a showstopper.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Mint, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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