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 Notes, 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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Woody
  • Playful
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Shades Blue Eau de Toilette bottle
Inspired by
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
87%
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Bleu de Chanel the original Shades Blue inspired by

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:
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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, ,AQUA (WATER), PARFUM(FRAGRANCE) ,CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE, CI 60730, CI 42090.

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

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.

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Where to buy

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