Is Blossom Perfumery 086 Maniac a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Mania?
Armani Mania EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
086 Maniac EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Mania
- 086 Maniac
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Armani Mania is a timeless Ropion masterpiece, a creamy, spicy-citrus hug that makes loyal fans sell their souls for a bottle. It's often discontinued, so grab it if you can - prepare for compliments and inner peace.
086 follows Giorgio Armani Mania's fruity-floral-powdery arc - blackcurrant and citrus top, peony-iris-lily-of-the-valley heart, musky sandalwood base - but the iris comes through softer and the overall blend feels less distinctive than the original's slightly quirky character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, and its 'comforting yet sexy' vibe ensures it's perfect for casual outings and dates. The creamy, warm accords lend themselves well to cooler weather, making it less ideal for formal events or sport.
Seasons
Community season votes for Giorgio Armani Armani Mania, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Giorgio Armani Armani Mania, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
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.
Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Orange, Musk, Amber
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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