Armaf Aura vs Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

At a glance

Armaf Aura costs £13 and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King costs £66.54, so Armaf Aura is £53.54 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Armaf Aura is EDP and listed as unisex, while Jo Milano Paris Saudi King is EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Paco Rabanne Invictus.

Armaf Aura

Armaf Aura is a fresh spicy aromatic fragrance that captures the energetic aquatic citrus DNA of Paco Rabanne Invictus through a crisp apple and bergamot opening, a powdery floral heart built around iris and violet, and a smooth woody musky amber base.

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

Saudi King is a masculine Eau de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around mandarin orange, sea notes and grapefruit over jasmine and bay leaf before patchouli, ambergris, oakmoss and guaiac wood form the base. It belongs to the 786 Collection and is mapped in the Atlas to Paco Rabanne Invictus, with some specialist sellers narrowing the comparison to Invictus Aqua.

Armaf Aura, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusJo Milano Paris Saudi King, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Armaf AuraJo Milano Paris Saudi King
Overall rating7.5/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/107.5/10
Projection6.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.2/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/107.0/10
Price£13£66.54
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired byPaco Rabanne InvictusPaco Rabanne Invictus

Notes Comparison

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

Armaf Aura

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Citrus Notes
  • Cardamom
  • Apple

Heart Notes

  • Iris
  • Violet
  • Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Amber

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

Top Notes

  • Mandarin Orange
  • Sea Notes
  • Grapefruit

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Bay Leaf

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Ambergris
  • Oakmoss
  • Guaiac Wood

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

Armaf Aura lists Bergamot, Citrus Notes, Cardamom, Apple, Iris, Violet, Pepper, Lavender, Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber that Jo Milano Paris Saudi King does not.

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King lists Mandarin Orange, Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Bay Leaf, Patchouli, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood that Armaf Aura does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Armaf Aura

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Iris
  • Fresh spicy
  • Spicy

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Mossy
  • Marine
  • Oakmoss

Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aquatic and Aromatic. Armaf Aura also lists Musky, Floral, Powdery, Lavender, Violet, Iris, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Jo Milano Paris Saudi King also lists Mossy, Marine and Oakmoss.

Vibes

Armaf Aura

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic
  • Confident

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sporty
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Clean, Sporty, Masculine, Aquatic and Confident. Armaf Aura also lists Elegant, Warm and Classic. Jo Milano Paris Saudi King also lists Modern.

Occasions

Armaf Aura

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Gym

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Signature
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Gym
  • Warm weather

Both share Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily and Gym. Armaf Aura also lists Social and Everyday. Jo Milano Paris Saudi King also lists Warm weather.

Performance

Armaf Aura

  • Moderate projection
  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Subtle

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile

Both share Long lasting and Versatile. Armaf Aura also lists Moderate projection and Subtle.

Style lane

Armaf Aura

  • Smooth woody

Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

  • Aromatic aquatic

Armaf Aura lists Smooth woody. Jo Milano Paris Saudi King lists Aromatic aquatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Armaf Aura (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Jo Milano Paris Saudi King (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Saudi King (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Armaf Aura (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Armaf Aura (£13)

Armaf Aura leads on longevity, value for money and lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Saudi King leads on projection and scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Aura has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Armaf Aura or Jo Milano Paris Saudi King?

Armaf Aura costs £13 and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King costs £66.54, so Armaf Aura is £53.54 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Armaf Aura or Jo Milano Paris Saudi King?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 7.5 out of 10, so Armaf Aura rates higher.

Which projects more, Armaf Aura or Jo Milano Paris Saudi King?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 7.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Saudi King rates higher.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Armaf Aura or Jo Milano Paris Saudi King?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 8.0 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Saudi King rates higher.

Which is better value, Armaf Aura or Jo Milano Paris Saudi King?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King 7.0 out of 10, so Armaf Aura rates higher.

What notes do Armaf Aura and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Armaf Aura and Jo Milano Paris Saudi King?

Armaf Aura is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym. Jo Milano Paris Saudi King is tagged for Signature, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Gym and Warm weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs Armaf Aura
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus vs Jo Milano Paris Saudi King

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