Armaf
Shades
Best Dolce & Gabbana The One Dupe
Armaf Shades is a clone of Dolce & Gabbana The One, with a 76% accuracy score and about 85% cheaper than the original.
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76% MatchInspired by $165 originalSave about 85%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy76%
Longevity5-7 hours
SillageModerate
You SaveAbout 85%
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The Scoop
Armaf's Shades captures the fruity-floral opening and creamy base structure of The One quite effectively, with the citrus and peach top notes providing good initial impact. The heart notes align well with the original's floral character, though the jasmine tends to be slightly softer and the plum less pronounced. The base holds reasonably close with amber and vanilla creating that signature warmth, though overall longevity and sillage fall slightly short of the designer's performance.
Key Differences
Shades lacks the subtle litchi accent and lily-of-the-valley softness of the original, resulting in a slightly more straightforward fruity-floral profile. Longevity is noticeably shorter, lasting 4-5 hours versus The One's 6-8 hour wear time.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.9 community ratingAccords
woody· Dominantaromatic· Dominantfresh spicy· Prominentcitrus· Prominentwarm spicy· Prominentfruity· Prominentsweet· Prominentozonic· Moderatepowdery· Moderatemusky· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer88%
Fall / Autumn90%
Winter59%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out40%
Casual40%
Community Insights
★ 3.9 from 132 ratingsWhat people who wear Armaf Shades report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
aromatic
fresh spicy
citrus
fruity
warm spicy
sweet
powdery
Longevity
Very weak8%
Weak17%
Moderate53%
Long lasting16%
Eternal5%
Sillage
Intimate13%
Moderate46%
Strong19%
Enormous21%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female2%
Unisex12%
More male42%
Male42%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced9%
Overpriced4%
Ok17%
Good value38%
Great value32%
People say it reminds them of
Creed Original Santal 31Montblanc Individuel 28
What wearers say
“Every review I have read and watched on this could not identify what shades is trying to accomplish. Let me help everyone. This is not a clone but in the category of “TYPE. The fragrance I’m talking about is Versace’s the dreamer. Shades through the mid into the dry down is a dead ringer for the dreamer. If you are a fan of the dreamer and want equal projection and longevity Armaf’s shades is your ticket.”
“I quite like this perfume. Don't know if it's similar to Original Santal but it's very unique and pleasant. However the projection and longevity are very average.”
“UpdateI sprayed it today on a very cold day and the good Shades was there. Like Individuel (a favorite), but spicier and more prominent pepper hints and plummy fruit. It IS good, but inferior to Individuel. The Mont Blanc is a better scent, but Shades is very good and smells like real quality. I detect no similarity with PR Black XS.”
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