Shades Blue
7.2Armaf
Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic
Armaf Shades Blue is a fresh men's fragrance that opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit and moves into a green, herbal fougère feel with mint, rosemary and sage.
The top holds bergamot, lemon, cardamom and grapefruit, with the cardamom adding a light spice to the citrus. In the heart, mint, rosemary, sage, nutmeg and ginger bring a herbal, spicy coolness. The base of sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and cedar settles it on a woody, earthy footing, while aquatic, sweet and powdery tones stay in the background.
Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. The vote count is small, so those ratings are tentative, but value for money is rated high. Its fresh, masculine build suits everyday wear. Armaf Tag-Him and Armaf Voyage Bleu have a close profile.