Armaf Shades Blue vs The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel - 299

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 ChanelThe Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel - 299 — dupe of Chanel Bleu de Chanel

Comparison

Armaf Shades BlueThe Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel - 299
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/106.0/10
Projection6.8/106.5/10
Scent accuracy7.8/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£17£30
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

The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel - 299

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Ginger
  • Nutmeg
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Incense
  • Amber
  • Cedar
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Amberwood

Shared Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Pink Pepper
  • Ginger
  • Jasmine
  • Nutmeg
  • Incense
  • Sandalwood

9 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (7.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel - 299 (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins The Essence Vault Inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel - 299 (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Armaf Shades Blue (£17)

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