Armaf Connoisseur Man vs Dossier It Factor

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y.

Armaf Connoisseur Man — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent YSL YDossier It Factor — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y

Comparison

Armaf Connoisseur ManDossier It Factor
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.2/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£40£39
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byYves Saint Laurent YSL YYves Saint Laurent YSL Y

Notes Comparison

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

Armaf Connoisseur Man

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Grapefruit
  • Ginger
  • Aldehydes

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Lavender
  • Sage

Base Notes

  • Olibanum
  • Tonka Bean
  • Patchouli
  • Cedar

Dossier It Factor

Top Notes

  • Ginger
  • Cardamom

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Incense
  • Musk

Base Notes

  • Brown Sugar
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Tonka Bean

Shared Notes

  • Ginger
  • Tonka Bean

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Dossier It Factor (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Dossier It Factor (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier It Factor (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Dossier It Factor (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Dossier It Factor (£39)

See the full Connoisseur Man breakdown

See the full It Factor breakdown

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