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Sapphire

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Armaf Sapphire is an Eau de Parfum. Sapphire opens with Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Ginger, and Mint, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Violet Leaf, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Guaiac Wood, and Ambergris. Armaf's Sapphire carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This Armaf offering is a divisive beast: some rave about its Invictus Aqua resemblance and stellar performance, while others find its sillage fleeting and its scent profile uninspired. If you're after a budget-friendly blue aquatic with a touch of mint and amber, it's worth a punt, but expect varied mileage.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Bright
  • Bold
Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Rain43%
Woody Notes23%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and aquatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, as well as being generally office safe given its often moderate performance. It's less ideal for formal settings due to its distinctly modern, youthful vibe, and for dates it's a pleasant, inoffensive choice but unlikely to be a showstopper.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Sapphire opens with a zesty, invigorating splash of grapefruit and mint, spiced up with a hint of pink pepper and ginger. This fresh, aqueous beginning quickly settles into a heart of green violet leaf and clean rainwater notes, underpinned by subtle woody facets. The base grounds the composition with a warm, slightly salty ambergris and cedar, offering a modern, fresh masculine dry down.

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