Is Armaf Voyage Bleu a dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel?
Bleu de Chanel EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Voyage Bleu EDP
While both offer a familiar fresh, woody, spicy profile, Bleu de Chanel is smoother and more refined. Voyage Bleu, being a budget alternative, has a sharper opening and lacks some of the nuanced depth of BdC. The Chanel offers greater longevity and a higher-quality feel. Armaf's Voyage Bleu is excellent for casual, everyday wear when you want a 'blue' fragrance without the premium price tag. If budget isn't a concern, Bleu de Chanel provides a more polished and longer-lasting experience.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleu de Chanel
- Voyage Bleu
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a refined and sophisticated 'blue' fragrance.
- Longevity and projection are important to you.
- You prefer smoother, higher-quality ingredients.
- You want a versatile fragrance for any occasion.
- You're on a tight budget but want a 'blue' scent.
- You need a casual, everyday fragrance.
- You don't mind a slightly rougher opening.
- You want something similar without the Chanel price.
Effortlessly versatile and instantly recognisable, Bleu de Chanel EDT is the blueprint for modern woody-citrus masculinity. Its crisp freshness and understated depth make it a contemporary classic for any occasion.
If you're on a budget and after a fresh, crowd-pleasing scent for everyday wear, Voyage Bleu delivers. It's a reliable, unpretentious choice, even if some find its opening a bit rough around the edges.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Ginger
29%
vs
41%
Lemon
26%
vs
29%
Grapefruit
26%
vs
25%
Nutmeg
24%
vs
24%
Mint
24%
vs
33%
Pink Pepper
22%
vs
20%
Cedar
14%
vs
30%
Vetiver
14%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
23%
Patchouli
13%
vs
21%
Bergamot
24%
Lemon
26%
vs
29%
Grapefruit
26%
vs
25%
Pink Pepper
22%
vs
20%
Mint
24%
Bergamot
24%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The bright citrus and aromatic facets make this a natural fit for spring and summer, while the woody-resinous base gives it enough depth for fall. In winter it may feel too airy or crisp for those seeking warmth.
Occasions
With moderate projection and universally appealing freshness, it's perfect for office and casual wear. Polished enough for dates and formal events, but not ideal for sports due to the woody-resinous drydown.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
This is a versatile, inoffensive fresh scent, making it excellent for casual wear, office settings, and even sports where its lightness is appreciated. While suitable for dates, its projection might be too gentle for formal events according to some wearers.
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 10 of its 11 notes, including Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon
Adds bergamot, drops incense and iso e super
Where to buy
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