Shades Blue

Shades Blue by Armaf presents a clean, citrus-forward profile with sharp bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon opening, followed by aromatic and fresh spicy notes like cardamom, ginger, and mint. The dry down features soft woody and green accords including sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, resulting in a lightly powdery and slightly synthetic finish. While some users appreciate its refreshing character and claim it performs well on certain skin types, the overall consensus points to weak sillage and short longevity, rarely lasting beyond 6 hours. The fragrance is most commonly worn during spring and summer, and while many describe it as clean and unobtrusive — suitable for office or casual settings — a strong minority reject it as synthetic and inferior compared to the original Bleu de Chanel. It excels in value perception, with most agreeing it's worth the low price, though only some find it convincing as an authentic or refined alternative.