Shades
ArmafEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Shades vs. Journey Man
Is Shades better than Journey Man?
Journey Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotWhite MuskCardamom
woodyaromaticfresh spicycitruswarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shades and Journey Man?
| Shades | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Shades and Journey Man smell?
Shades
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shades and Journey Man share?
Top
Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
Base
Cedar NeedlesSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLime
BergamotNeroli
Fruity Notes
PineapplePlum
Juniper Berries
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Sichuan PepperCardamom
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Shades and Journey Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shades or Journey Man?
| Shades | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shades and Journey Man?
Here's the thing about Armaf Shades, it's got a fruity character that brings brightness to the opening, paired with an herbal depth from the cardamom and sage in the heart.Shades
Journey Man earns its name by actually transforming on skin, not just shifting notes but changing character entirely. A truly intimate and lasting warmth unfolds.Journey Man
The hunt
Where to buy Shades and Journey Man
| Shades | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $32.58ecosmetics | — |
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