Armaf
Desert Star
Best Dior Homme 2020 Dupe
Armaf Desert Star is a clone of Dior Homme 2020, with a 76% accuracy score and about 65% cheaper than the original.
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76% MatchInspired by $135 originalSave about 65%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy76%
Longevity6-10 hours
SillageStrong
You SaveAbout 65%
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The Scoop
Desert Star captures the fresh citrus opening and the prominent ambroxan-iris heart of Homme 2020 quite faithfully, making it a respectable budget alternative. The composition stays true to the original's clean, aromatic character, though the base settles into a slightly more musky finish rather than the original's warmer tonka sweetness, affecting the overall depth and sophistication.
Key Differences
The base notes diverge noticeably—Desert Star substitutes musk for tonka bean, resulting in a lighter, less warm dry-down with reduced longevity compared to the original. Sillage is also more moderate, making this a closer skin scent than Homme 2020's more pronounced projection.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.3 community ratingAccords
woody· Dominantmusky· Prominentaromatic· Moderateamber· Moderatepowdery· Moderateearthy· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring95%
Summer72%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter93%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out76%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.3 from 140 ratingsWhat people who wear Armaf Desert Star report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
musky
aromatic
soft spicy
amber
powdery
citrus
earthy
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak3%
Moderate10%
Long lasting58%
Eternal26%
Sillage
Intimate3%
Moderate20%
Strong69%
Enormous8%
Who wears it
Female5%
More female1%
Unisex12%
More male32%
Male50%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced6%
Overpriced2%
Ok11%
Good value43%
Great value37%
People say it reminds them of
Afnan Tribute Blue 53Loewe Loewe 7 36Armaf SHK I 24
What people like
- Sophisticated woody and musky blend
- Excellent value for the performance
- Elegant bottle and premium presentation
- Nuclear performance and longevity
What people dislike
- Misleading comparisons to Dior Homme 2020
- Requires maturation time after opening
- Linear scent development
- Headache-inducing for sensitive users
What wearers say
“This is a clone of Lui Rochas for men, it smells pencil shavings but with a niche standard. The sillage is strong, the longevity is long lasting. Others might find this cloying but for me it's addicting. Love it.”
“Believe me guys its similar to Afnan Tribute Blue! Spicy bergamot with some incense n vetiver! Its a nice profile but i expect armaf to do some twisting n not replicate as is! This is little bit cheaper than Afnan so a better option! Good Performance!”
“Good Lord, this thing really blasts off your skin, almost nuclear performance, certainly on clothes. This is very well-blended and personally I love this scent profile, but I didn't expect so many compliments; I can also imagine that it is a bit daring for some people.This smells much better in the air than when you sniff it directly from your skin. Desert Star is very different from what most people are wearing, but it works, that's for sure!”
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