14
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Shades Blue
masculine
Shades Blue by Armaf is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Shades Blue was launched in 2016. Top notes are Grapefruit, Cardamom, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Ginger, Pine, Rosemary, Nutmeg and Mint; base notes are Vetiver, Spices, Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
33%
Win
98%
Spr
100%
Sum
79%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
56%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
108 votes
3.68
Love it
3129%
Like it
3835%
OK
2220%
Dislike
76%
Hate it
109%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 12 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Shades Blue is recognized by the community as a decent Blue de Chanel dupe with a pleasant, light scent profile, but it suffers from disappointing projection and longevity that requires heavy application. While acceptable as an affordable alternative, most users suggest buying the genuine article if performance is a priority.
Strengths
- Good Blue de Chanel EDT clone
- Pleasant overall scent profile
- Light and unassuming character
- Affordable alternative to designer fragrance
Weaknesses
- Poor projection and longevity
- Requires multiple sprays for adequate performance
- Underperforms compared to original Blue de Chanel
Best for
Budget-conscious fragrance seekersCasual daily wearWarmer weather when atomizer performs better
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
