Armaf
Shades Blue
Best Chanel Bleu de Chanel Dupe
Armaf Shades Blue is a clone of Chanel Bleu de Chanel, with a 77% accuracy score and about 80% cheaper than the original.
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77% MatchInspired by $150 originalSave about 80%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy77%
Longevity6-10 hours
SillageStrong
You SaveAbout 80%
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The Scoop
Shades Blue captures the fresh citrus opening and cooling mint of Bleu de Chanel quite effectively, with a comparable aromatic structure in the top notes. However, the clone lacks some of the original's complexity in the base, particularly missing the warm spice depth and incense richness that give Bleu de Chanel its sophisticated signature. The overall composition feels slightly thinner and less layered than the designer fragrance.
Key Differences
Shades Blue delivers a lighter base with reduced incense and labdanum, making it less warm and creamy than the original. Longevity and sillage are typically shorter on the clone, with a more linear progression rather than the original's evolving complexity.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.7 community ratingAccords
woody· Dominantaromatic· Dominantwarm spicy· Dominantcitrus· Prominentfresh spicy· Prominentearthy· Moderategreen· Moderatepatchouli· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring74%
Summer45%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter83%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual25%
Night Out25%
Community Insights
★ 3.7 from 112 ratingsWhat people who wear Armaf Shades Blue report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
aromatic
fresh spicy
citrus
warm spicy
earthy
green
patchouli
Longevity
Very weak9%
Weak16%
Moderate57%
Long lasting17%
Eternal1%
Sillage
Intimate20%
Moderate61%
Strong14%
Enormous5%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex12%
More male26%
Male61%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced1%
Overpriced2%
Ok8%
Good value31%
Great value57%
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What wearers say
“Ok... It is what it is: A cheap frag that gets the job done. The opening is sharp with citrus notes & and some powder. The dry down is slightly woody & slightly green as well as powdery. For $23 (delivered) its a good scent (not great). I can't say if it smells like BDC since I don't have it. Overall it's a good, cheap scent better suited for warmer weather. Doesn't last long (3-6 hours).I also have Armaf Pride & CDNI. Pride is very good and well worth the price. CDNI is pretty good too.”
“Excellent scent for the office. It is very inoffensive and smells clean like soap. Lasts for about 6 hours (batch: 199532 from 2016). If you like Bleu de Channel (90-95% similar), you will enjoy this scent for around $20. The atomizer is very bad.”
“The opening is really beautiful and juicy. But this one have a very weak performance. 2 hours max and 15 mins of projection. Decent looking bottle and sprayer is really nice. And this one gets really close to BDC EDT compared to other flankers.”
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