Armaf Connoisseur Man vs Lattafa Fakhar Black

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 YLattafa Fakhar Black — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y

Comparison

Armaf Connoisseur ManLattafa Fakhar Black
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 2 reviews
Longevity7.5/107.6/10
Projection7.0/107.2/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.8/10
Price£40£25
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
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

Lattafa Fakhar Black

Top Notes

  • Citrus
  • Spices

Heart Notes

  • Clary Sage
  • Geranium
  • Orange Blossom

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Patchouli
  • Vanilla
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Geranium
  • Tonka Bean
  • Patchouli

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Fakhar Black (7.6/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Fakhar Black (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Lattafa Fakhar Black (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Lattafa Fakhar Black (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins Lattafa Fakhar Black (£25)

See the full Connoisseur Man breakdown

See the full Fakhar Black breakdown

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