86%
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Cigar Eau de Parfum bottle Cigar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Shades Eau de Parfum bottle Shades

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cigar Eau de Parfum
This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.
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Our Verdict - Shades Eau de Parfum
Armaf Shades is a surprisingly good everyday staple that manages to be both fresh and warm. It delivers a clean, sharp, masculine barbershop vibe with a fruity twist, making it a safe choice that punches above its price point.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 10%
Floral 17% 11%
Fruity 17% 10%
Green 14% 18%
Sweet 16% 11%
Warm 13% 8%
Woody 13% 23%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 6% 10%
Fresh 16% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cigar EdP
Shades EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Plum 24% vs 15%
Pineapple 19% vs 16%
Bergamot 19% vs 17%
Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum
Pear 19% Lemon 18%
Shared Notes
Geranium 24% vs 19%
Jasmine 22% vs 17%
Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum
Bay Leaf 28% Marigold 25%
Only in Shades Eau de Parfum
Cedar 26% Rosemary 20% Sage 17%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 19% vs 17%
Sandalwood 18% vs 20%
Cedar 17% vs 21%
Musk 16% vs 20%
Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 28%
Only in Shades Eau de Parfum
Ambergris 20%

Accords

Cigar Eau de Parfum Shades Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
67%
88%
Woody
100%
68%
Aromatic
98%
88%
Fruity
74%
88%
Tobacco
73%
Fresh Spicy
77%
52%
Citrus
77%
55%
Warm Spicy
72%
54%
Powdery
58%
Ozonic
58%
57%
Patchouli
Musky
54%
Sweet shared
100%
67%
Woody shared
88%
100%
Aromatic shared
68%
98%
Fruity shared
88%
74%
88%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
77%
Citrus shared
52%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
72%
Powdery shared
54%
58%
58%
57%
54%

Performance

Cigar Eau de Parfum Shades Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cigar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.

Shades Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it perfect for office or casual wear without being overpowering. The woody and aromatic accords, coupled with a hint of fruit, also lend themselves well to a relaxed date or daytime formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
90%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Jasmine, Pineapple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cigar Eau de Parfum
Shades Eau de Parfum
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