Armaf Shades Blue vs French Avenue Zenith Blue

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.

Armaf Shades Blue — dupe of Chanel Bleu de ChanelFrench Avenue Zenith Blue — dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

Armaf Shades BlueFrench Avenue Zenith Blue
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/107.2/10
Projection6.8/106.8/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.2/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£17£39
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byChanel Bleu de ChanelChanel Bleu de Chanel

Notes Comparison

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

Armaf Shades Blue

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Iso E Super
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood

French Avenue Zenith Blue

Top Notes

  • Lemon
  • Grapefruit
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Iso E Super
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Labdanum

Shared Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper
  • Ginger
  • Iso E Super
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg
  • Incense
  • Vetiver
  • Cedarwood
  • Sandalwood

12 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.2/10)
  • Projection: Tie (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Zenith Blue (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (£17)

See the full Shades Blue breakdown

See the full Zenith Blue breakdown

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