Armaf 2017 EDP

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Venice

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Armaf Venice is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Venice opens with Rose, Jasmine, Gardenia, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Vanilla, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Armaf's Venice carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This "warm floral" is a surprisingly sophisticated, easy-wearing scent for those who appreciate understated elegance. It's often compared to a sweeter Chanel No. 5, making it a win for fans of classic feminine perfumery.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Elegant
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Venice Eau de Parfum bottle

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and non-offensive warmth, noted by reviewers, make it highly suitable for an office or professional setting. While lovely, its understated nature means it won't dominate a date night or formal event, but works well for casual wear, especially in cooler months.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Venice opens with a lush burst of rose, jasmine, and gardenia, sweetened by juicy raspberry. As it settles, a creamy vanilla emerges, intertwined with tart blackcurrant and a subtle whisper of pink pepper. The base grounds the composition in a soft, woody embrace of sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver, and clean musk, creating a gentle yet lasting aura.

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