Afnan 9AM Dive vs Armaf Shades Blue

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.

Afnan 9AM Dive — dupe of Chanel Bleu de ChanelArmaf Shades Blue — dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

Afnan 9AM DiveArmaf Shades Blue
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/107.2/10
Projection6.7/106.8/10
Scent accuracy7.4/107.8/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£30£17
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderFeminineMasculine
Inspired byChanel Bleu de ChanelChanel Bleu de Chanel

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Afnan 9AM Dive

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Pink Pepper
  • Mint
  • Blackcurrant

Heart Notes

  • Apple
  • Incense
  • Cedar

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Jasmine
  • Ginger
  • Sandalwood

Armaf Shades Blue

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Iso E Super
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Pink Pepper
  • Mint
  • Incense
  • Jasmine
  • Ginger
  • Sandalwood

7 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Afnan 9AM Dive (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (£17)

See the full 9AM Dive breakdown

See the full Shades Blue breakdown

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