Armani d’Aromes Eau de Toilette bottle Armani d’Aromes
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U Gender U
2014 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Armani d’Aromes
This one's a divisive bugger, isn't it? Half the crowd reckons it's a classy, modern take on a classic, perfect for warm weather. The other half, though, calls it bland, weak, and utterly forgettable. Don't blind buy unless you like a gamble.
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Our Verdict - Shades Blue
This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 33% 24%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 5% 2%
Green 13% 13%
Sweet 10% 6%
Warm 23% 23%
Woody 16% 26%
Earthy 17% 11%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 22% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Armani d’Aromes EdT
Shades Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 19%
Only in Armani d’Aromes
Mandarin 59%
Shared Notes
Ginger 64% vs 20%
Only in Armani d’Aromes
Patchouli 36%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 41% vs 22%

Accords

Armani d’Aromes Shades Blue
100%
Citrus
81%
66%
Woody
100%
91%
Aromatic
92%
70%
Fresh Spicy
82%
58%
Warm Spicy
68%
57%
Earthy
48%
52%
Herbal
47%
Fresh
47%
Patchouli
46%
Green
47%
Citrus shared
100%
81%
Woody shared
66%
100%
Aromatic shared
91%
92%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
68%
Earthy shared
57%
48%
52%
47%
Patchouli shared
47%
46%
47%

Performance

Armani d’Aromes Shades Blue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani d’Aromes

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it ideal for office wear and casual daytime outings, where it won't offend. However, its lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance might be desired.

Shades Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
89%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Armani d’Aromes
Shades Blue
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