Armaf Shades Blue vs French Avenue Zenith Deep
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
At a glance
Armaf Shades Blue costs £17 and French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99, so Armaf Shades Blue is £9.99 cheaper. They share 9 notes out of 17 distinct notes listed across both (53%). Armaf Shades Blue is EDP and listed as masculine, while French Avenue Zenith Deep is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel.
Armaf Shades Blue
Shades Blue is a smooth fresh spicy woody masculine fragrance that confidently captures the polished versatility of Bleu de Chanel through citrus sparkle, ginger warmth, airy woods, and a refined incense cedar base.
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Zenith Deep is a masculine Extrait built around grapefruit, lemon, pepper, mint and bergamot, followed by ginger, melon, nutmeg and jasmine over incense, sandalwood, amber, cedarwood and labdanum. It is a blue aromatic fragrance with a bright citrus opening and a darker woody amber drydown.
Comparison
| Armaf Shades Blue | French Avenue Zenith Deep | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.6/10 · 1 review | 7.9/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Projection | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Price | £17 | £26.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Chanel Bleu de Chanel | Chanel Bleu de Chanel |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Armaf Shades Blue
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
9 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Armaf Shades Blue lists Pink Pepper, Iso E Super and Vetiver that French Avenue Zenith Deep does not.
French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Pepper, Bergamot, Melon, Amber and Labdanum that Armaf Shades Blue does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Armaf Shades Blue
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Both share Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh spicy, Incense and Spicy. Armaf Shades Blue also lists Floral and Smoky. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic, Tobacco, Warm spicy and Resinous.
Vibes
Armaf Shades Blue
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Both share Fresh, Clean, Modern, Masculine and Confident. Armaf Shades Blue also lists Elegant. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Sweet, Sophisticated and Warm.
Occasions
Armaf Shades Blue
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Both share Evening, Casual, Office, Daily, Work, Everyday and Smart casual. Armaf Shades Blue also lists Signature, Daytime and Year-round. French Avenue Zenith Deep also lists Autumn, Spring and Year round.
Performance
Armaf Shades Blue
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Armaf Shades Blue lists Versatile, All day and Subtle. French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Beast mode, Beast, Good longevity and Strong performance.
Style lane
Armaf Shades Blue
French Avenue Zenith Deep
Armaf Shades Blue lists Spicy woody. French Avenue Zenith Deep lists Blue aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Zenith Deep (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (£17)
Armaf Shades Blue leads on value for money and lower price, while French Avenue Zenith Deep leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Shades Blue has 1 community review and French Avenue Zenith Deep has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Armaf Shades Blue or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Armaf Shades Blue costs £17 and French Avenue Zenith Deep costs £26.99, so Armaf Shades Blue is £9.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Armaf Shades Blue or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which projects more, Armaf Shades Blue or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 6.8 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Zenith Deep 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which is closer to Chanel Bleu de Chanel, Armaf Shades Blue or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 7.8 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Zenith Deep rates higher.
Which is better value, Armaf Shades Blue or French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Atlas ratings give Armaf Shades Blue 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Zenith Deep 8.0 out of 10, so Armaf Shades Blue rates higher.
What notes do Armaf Shades Blue and French Avenue Zenith Deep share?
They share 9 notes: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Ginger, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Incense, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit Armaf Shades Blue and French Avenue Zenith Deep?
Armaf Shades Blue is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year-round and Smart casual. French Avenue Zenith Deep is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Autumn, Spring, Daily, Work, Everyday, Year round and Smart casual.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.