Armaf Connoisseur Man vs Velixir Apollo

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 YVelixir Apollo — dupe of Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y

Comparison

Armaf Connoisseur ManVelixir Apollo
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection7.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.2/10
Value for money8.5/107.8/10
Price£40£36
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

Velixir Apollo

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Ginger
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Clary Sage
  • Juniper Berry

Base Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Olibanum
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Ginger
  • Olibanum
  • Tonka Bean

4 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Velixir Apollo (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Armaf Connoisseur Man (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Velixir Apollo (£36)

See the full Connoisseur Man breakdown

See the full Apollo breakdown

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