Is Armaf Excellus Men a dupe of Carolina Herrera CH Men?
CH Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Excellus Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- CH Men
- Excellus Men
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A charismatic blend of sugar-dusted leather and green spice, CH Men is both inviting and sophisticated. The sweet-suede core projects modern masculinity with an easy, memorable charm.
This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely love its fresh, creamy dry down and call it a classy alternative, while others are thoroughly unimpressed by the performance and quality control. If you get a good bottle, it's a solid scent for the price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
31%
vs
33%
Grapefruit
31%
vs
30%
Woody Notes
20%
vs
33%
Nutmeg
20%
vs
36%
Jasmine
18%
vs
30%
Leather
13%
vs
30%
Amber
10%
vs
18%
Sandalwood
9%
vs
30%
Vetiver
9%
vs
21%
Grass
37%
Violet
20%
Saffron
20%
Sugar Cane
13%
Vanilla
13%
Suede
12%
Cashmeran
10%
Oakmoss
10%
Neroli
37%
Bergamot
31%
vs
33%
Grapefruit
31%
vs
30%
Grass
37%
Neroli
37%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
CH Men’s sweet-leather and green-grassy facets make it especially suited for fall and spring, where warmth and freshness mix best. Its vanilla-leather base also gives enough richness for winter, while lighter green notes allow some summer evening use.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and inviting sweetness make it ideal for casual or date settings, where comfort and subtle allure are key. Leather and vanilla keep it just refined enough for the office, but its richness is less suited to sport or highly formal wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially given its moderate projection. While some find it 'classy for days', others experience very weak performance, which can limit its versatility for formal events or dates where projection is key.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 17 notes, including Leather, Amber, Woody Notes
Adds cashmeran and grass, drops neroli
Where to buy
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