Armaf Aura vs Mykonos Blaze

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 Mykonos Blaze costs £29.99, so Armaf Aura is £16.99 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. Armaf Aura is EDP and listed as unisex, while Mykonos Blaze is EDT 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.

Mykonos Blaze

Blaze is a masculine Eau de Toilette from the Mykonos OG Collection, opening with marine notes, grapefruit and mandarin orange before bay leaf and jasmine lead into guaiac wood, ambergris, oakmoss and patchouli. The note structure and community comparisons place it firmly in the Paco Rabanne Invictus style of fresh aquatic masculines.

Armaf Aura, dupe of Paco Rabanne InvictusMykonos Blaze, dupe of Paco Rabanne Invictus

Comparison

Armaf AuraMykonos Blaze
Overall rating7.5/10 · 1 review6.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/106.0/10
Projection6.5/106.5/10
Scent accuracy7.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/107.0/10
Price£13£29.99
ConcentrationEDPEDT
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

Mykonos Blaze

Top Notes

  • Marine Notes
  • Grapefruit
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Gaiac Wood
  • Ambergris
  • Oakmoss
  • Patchouli

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 Mykonos Blaze does not.

Mykonos Blaze lists Marine Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Gaiac Wood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Patchouli 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

Mykonos Blaze

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Earthy
  • Aquatic
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Salty
  • Fresh spicy
  • Marine
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Fresh, Amber, Citrus, Aquatic, Aromatic, Fresh spicy and Spicy. Armaf Aura also lists Musky, Floral, Powdery, Lavender, Violet and Iris. Mykonos Blaze also lists Earthy, Mossy, Patchouli, Salty, Marine and Oakmoss.

Vibes

Armaf Aura

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

Mykonos Blaze

  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Sporty
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Warm, Sporty, Masculine and Aquatic. Armaf Aura also lists Clean, Elegant, Classic and Confident.

Occasions

Armaf Aura

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

Mykonos Blaze

  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Gym
  • Warm weather

Both share Social, Daytime, Casual and Gym. Armaf Aura also lists Signature, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily and Everyday. Mykonos Blaze also lists Warm weather.

Performance

Armaf Aura

  • Moderate projection
  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Subtle

Mykonos Blaze

  • Moderate longevity
  • Light to moderate

Armaf Aura lists Moderate projection, Long lasting, Versatile and Subtle. Mykonos Blaze lists Moderate longevity and Light to moderate.

Style lane

Armaf Aura

  • Smooth woody

Mykonos Blaze

  • Fresh aquatic

Armaf Aura lists Smooth woody. Mykonos Blaze lists Fresh aquatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Armaf Aura (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Tie (6.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Mykonos Blaze (7.5/10)
  • 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 Mykonos Blaze leads on scent accuracy. They are level on projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Aura has 1 community review and Mykonos Blaze has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Armaf Aura or Mykonos Blaze?

Armaf Aura costs £13 and Mykonos Blaze costs £29.99, so Armaf Aura is £16.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Armaf Aura or Mykonos Blaze?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Mykonos Blaze 6.0 out of 10, so Armaf Aura rates higher.

Which projects more, Armaf Aura or Mykonos Blaze?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Mykonos Blaze 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Paco Rabanne Invictus, Armaf Aura or Mykonos Blaze?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 7.2 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Mykonos Blaze 7.5 out of 10, so Mykonos Blaze rates higher.

Which is better value, Armaf Aura or Mykonos Blaze?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Aura 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Mykonos Blaze 7.0 out of 10, so Armaf Aura rates higher.

What notes do Armaf Aura and Mykonos Blaze share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

Which occasions suit Armaf Aura and Mykonos Blaze?

Armaf Aura is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday and Gym. Mykonos Blaze is tagged for Social, Daytime, Casual, 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 Mykonos Blaze

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