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Shades is one of the most captivating fragrances in the Armaf portfolio. A masculine fragrance belonging to the fruit and floral families. One of the scents from the Shades collection. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
The birthplace of this fragrance — the United Arab Emirates, a place with a refined nose. Shades Armaf unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Shades is shaped as a living composition, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The signature of Armaf is recognizable from the opening to the final trail. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes the right density and pace of development.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy, Fruit and Green. The framework further includes Wood, Floral, Whiteflower and Aromatic. From a family perspective the scent maps to Floral and Fruit.
In the top tier you detect radiant lemon-bergamot first notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Lime and Pineapple.
In the heart you meet Cedar, Geranium, Jasmine, Rosemary and Sage holding a noble herbal direction.
The accord profile is shaped by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Fruit without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Musc, Wood, Amber and Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The profile is masculine, which clarifies the composition character.
Taken together Shades holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best judged in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Armaf |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Website | http://www.sterlingparfums.com |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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