91 community ratings

Shades Wood (Eau de Toilette)

2013MenClassic

7.0/ 10

Community score
91 ratings

Armaf Shades Wood Eau de Toilette is a floral, spicy oud scent, sweet, woody and smoky in tone, that suits evenings in the cooler months.

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How does it perform?

From 93 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Earthy
Smoky

What does Shades Wood (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It leans towards evening and night-out wear, and is chosen less often for the office or daily use. It is classed as a men's fragrance, and most votes call its character masculine.

The top opens with citrus notes, geranium and rose, which is where the floral side comes from. In the heart, clove, cumin and pepper add a warm, spicy edge. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and oud settles into a woody, earthy and smoky ground, with animal and leathery shades alongside.