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Dupe review · Armaf

Shades Blue

Built to smell like Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme.

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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme
OriginalLa Nuit de L'Homme$130/100ml
Armaf Shades Blue
This dupeShades BlueArmaf
Smells like
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme
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Original per 100ml
$130
Made by
Armaf
5.4/ 10

Worth a try

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Worth a try. That is where Shades Blue lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to La Nuit de L'Homme.

Armaf sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is La Nuit de L'Homme's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

Evidence7.0

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

What it is chasing: cardamom and bergamot up top, cedar and lavender in the middle, coumarin and vetiver underneath — the shape of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme.

Top

  • cardamom
  • bergamot

Heart

  • cedar
  • lavender

Base

  • coumarin
  • vetiver
For the one who saves the best for evening, seeking a spicy cardamom warmth that turns quiet confidence into effortless after-dark seduction.

How it ranks against the other twins

  1. 01 Bujairami Crave $33/100ml
  2. 02 Noted Aromas Macau $33/100ml
  3. 03 Pearl Fragrance La Nuit de L'Homme $38/100ml
  4. 04 Lattafa Al Nashama Caprice $40/100ml
  5. 05 AromaPassions Fortitude $69/100ml
  6. 06 Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0 $73/100ml
  7. 07 Perfume Parlour Night Gent For Men 1592 $83/100ml
  8. 08 Zoha Aroma La Nuit de L'Homme $108/100ml
  9. 09 Palermo Perfumes La Nuit de L'Homme $22.75
  10. 10 The Dua Brand Midnight Rendezvous $33
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The community

What people say about Shades Blue

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    Questions

    What does Armaf Shades Blue smell like?

    It is built to smell like Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme — cardamom and bergamot up top, cedar and lavender in the heart, coumarin and vetiver in the base.

    Is Armaf Shades Blue a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme?

    Yes — Armaf sells it as its version of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme, and it is also listed against Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Chanel Bleu de Chanel Parfum and Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Parfum.

    Where can I buy Armaf Shades Blue?

    We do not have a shop link for it today. Every other twin of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme is listed on its page.

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