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    Side by side

    Shades vs. Journey Man

    Shades by Armaf bottle

    Shades

    Armaf
    Eau de Toilette2015
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Journey Man projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shades vs. Journey Man
    ShadesJourney Man
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20152014
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom
    Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    RosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage
    Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
    Base
    Cedar NeedlesSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli
    LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shades vs. Journey Man
    ShadesJourney Man
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Shades vs. Journey Man
    ShadesJourney Man
    3.4 oz$17.49fragrancenet

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