Shades
ArmafEau de Toilette2015
Side by side
Shades vs. Original Santal
Is Shades better than Original Santal?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RosemaryBergamotSandalwoodGeraniumWhite Musk
woodyaromaticfresh spicywarm 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 Original Santal?
| Shades | Original Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2005 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Creed, Erwin Creed, Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shades and Original Santal smell?
Shades
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Original Santal
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shades and Original Santal share?
Top
Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom
Juniper BerriesBergamotMandarin OrangeCorianderRosemaryGinger
Heart
RosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage
SandalwoodLavenderGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base
Cedar NeedlesSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli
Tonka BeanMuskCedarwoodOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmine
LavenderGeraniumOrange Blossom
Citric Notes
BergamotLime
BergamotMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
Cedar NeedlesSandalwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Fruity Notes
PineapplePlum
Juniper Berries
Herbaceous Notes
RosemarySage
Rosemary
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
CorianderGinger
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Shades and Original Santal work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shades or Original Santal?
| Shades | Original Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shades and Original Santal?
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
This is a Creed fragrance through and through: high-quality materials, impeccable construction, and a price tag that reflects both. It melts into your skin.Original Santal
The hunt
Where to buy Shades and Original Santal
| Shades | Original Santal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $272.00ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | — | $270.19ecosmetics |
| Best offer | $32.58ecosmetics | — |
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