Armaf 2019 EDP

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Radical Brown

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Armaf Radical Brown is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Radical Brown opens with Lemon, Pepper, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, Tobacco, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Labdanum. Armaf's Radical Brown carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper wild card, mate. For some, it's a budget hero delivering a banging cherry-tobacco vibe; for others, it's a weakling that vanishes quicker than your last fiver. Buyer beware, and prepare for a maceration journey if you want the best out of it.
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Radical Brown Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
A*Men Pure Malt by Mugler
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet, warm spicy, and tobacco-heavy profile, coupled with variable but often moderate projection, makes it less suited for a professional office environment. It shines on dates and casual evening outings due to its inviting and sensual nature, but could also work for less stuffy formal events in cooler weather.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM(FRAGRANCE) ,AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, LINALOOL,CITRONELLOL ,COUMARIN,HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRAL, EUGENOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Radical Brown kicks off with a bright, spicy burst of cinnamon and pepper, lifted by a hint of citrusy lemon. As it settles, a rich, warm blend of smoky tobacco and aromatic lavender emerges, underpinned by a soft, resinous amber and earthy vetiver. It's a sweet, spicy, and woody affair with a prominent tobacco heart that many find reminiscent of cherry pipe tobacco.

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