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Armaf 2016 EDT

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Shades Blue

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Armaf Shades Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016. Shades Blue opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Pine, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Spicy, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Armaf's Shades Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Woody
  • Playful
Shades Blue Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.

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About

Shades Blue blasts off with a sharp, zesty burst of grapefruit and bergamot, cut with spicy cardamom. The heart introduces a surprisingly green, fresh pine and mint accord, warmed by nutmeg and ginger before settling into a woody, earthy base of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli. It aims for that fresh-clean, woody-spicy profile.