Dupe review · Armaf
Checkmate Queen
Armaf made Checkmate Queen with one brief: Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu.
- Smells like
- Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu
- Price
- $42.99
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $43
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Armaf
A long shot
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
A long shot. That is where Checkmate Queen lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Scandal Absolu.
Armaf sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Scandal Absolu's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
It is $43 per 100ml.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Armaf publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Armaf lists Checkmate Queen as its take on Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
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The community
What people say about Checkmate Queen
Rating
—How close to Scandal Absolu
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Armaf Checkmate Queen smell like?
It is built to smell like Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu.
Is Armaf Checkmate Queen a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu?
Yes — Armaf sells it as its version of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu.
Where can I buy Armaf Checkmate Queen?
It is in stock at $42.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.