Fragrance Notes
Top Notes
Violet LeafBergamotPineapplePlumLimeCardamom
Heart Notes
Cedar NeedlesRosemaryGeraniumJasmineSage
Base Notes
CedarSandalwoodAmbergrisWhite MuskPatchouli
Performance
LongevityLong-lasting
17/1010
Sillage (Projection)Strong
17/1010
Best Worn
Season
Year Round
About This Fragrance
At its core, Shades is a chypre fragrance built around Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambergris. The opening leads with Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Pineapple, while the heart introduces Cedar Needles, Rosemary, Geranium that carry the scent through its development.
Armaf crafted Shades as a men's scent rooted in the Chypre tradition — distinctive and designed for those who want their fragrance to make a quiet but lasting statement.
As a EDP, it projects with strong sillage and stays on skin for around 6–8 hours, earning a longevity score of 7/10. It performs best during any time of day.
