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Armaf 2018

Shades Blue

WoodyMiddle EastMenEau de Toilette

Opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint, and Pink Pepper lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Ginger, Nutmeg, and Jasmine over a dry, grounded base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Labdanum.

The bloodline

This bottle carries the Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette DNA. Shares 12 notes with the original.

grapefruitlemonmintpink peppergingernutmeg+6 more

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Bleu de Chanel Eau de Toilette by Chanel. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

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Shades Blue bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshCitrusSpicyWoodyBalsamicCamphoraceousFruityWarm

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2018

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Shades Blue is widely considered inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel EDT, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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