Armaf
Arabian Sky
Best Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua Dupe
Armaf Arabian Sky is a clone of Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua, with a 76% accuracy score and about 60% cheaper than the original.
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76% MatchInspired by $120 originalSave about 60%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy76%
Longevity6-10 hours
SillageStrong
You SaveAbout 60%
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The Scoop
Arabian Sky captures the fresh citrus and woody-aquatic character of Invictus Aqua quite well, with a comparable opening and a similar dry-down trajectory. However, the aquatic saltiness and marine quality of the original's signature sea water note is somewhat muted, and the base lacks the nuanced ambergris complexity, instead opting for a more generic amber-musk combination.
Key Differences
Armaf's interpretation softens the original's distinctive marine and mineral facets, relying on broader aquatic and woody accords rather than specific ambroxide and guaiac wood nuances. The clone maintains good longevity but trades some olfactory sophistication for accessibility.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.5 community ratingAccords
gourmand· Dominantcitrus· Subtlefloral· Subtlewoody· Subtleoud· Subtleamber· Subtlearomatic· Subtlewarm spicy· Subtle
Best Seasons
Spring94%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn60%
Winter32%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual74%
Night Out55%
Community Insights
★ 4.5 from 278 ratingsWhat people who wear Armaf Arabian Sky report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
citrus
fresh spicy
aromatic
sweet
woody
fruity
lavender
caramel
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak1%
Moderate23%
Long lasting64%
Eternal10%
Sillage
Intimate4%
Moderate38%
Strong51%
Enormous7%
Who wears it
Female7%
More female3%
Unisex22%
More male45%
Male23%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced3%
Overpriced2%
Ok21%
Good value44%
Great value30%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Luxurious bottle and box presentation
- Crowd-pleasing fruit and citrus profile
- Long-lasting performance exceeding 8 hours
- Strong projection during initial hours
What people dislike
- Generic repetitive designer clone profile
- Harsh synthetic opening when first sprayed
- Smells like standard shower gel DNA
- Potential for headaches or nasal irritation
What wearers say
“I was SOOOO exited, Armaf has done it again , amazing presentation, BASIC smell, is another Dylan Blue or Blu de channel clone, wont return it because I don't own those basic popular designer scents so I might as well keep it for the gym or bathroom deodorant. sad indeed. the good, is popular scent will get compliments and lasts long time.”
“This is clearly a slightly less sweet twist on a previous fragrance Afnan has already released called Ornament Pour Homme. It’s cheaper and extremely similar although Ornament is definitely sweeter. Real perfume addicts know that I’m speaking FAX. Save yourself 15-20$ and get ornament for the low low, then send me $5 of that.”
“Just got this in the mail. Fantastic opening. Mine wasn’t harsh at all. Very citrusy and fresh. Dry down, has the citrusy hanging out in the background, and I get more floral, leathery muskiness that’s just really pleasant. Wife loves it instantly.”
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