Voyage Bleu by Armaf

Yet another shoddy clone (and here we go again; this Aventus mania seems utterly out of control) of Bleu de Chanel, one of the great megahits of contemporary designer perfumery. In this case from the French-Arab house that’s burning the world down with their profits. With what they’ve raked in from Club de Nuit Intense, they’re set for years. How many perfumes do they churn out annually? Six, seven, eight, ten? How many are in their catalogue? 185 so far in 2023, no wonder, and at rock-bottom prices… and now they’re strumming away on the guitars of monsters like L’Oréal, Coty, Estée Lauder, Puig, Shiseido, Euroitalia… oil and now in full force on perfumery… these Arabs are sharp; they know that in the ultra-capitalist West, the majority of people are largely and eminently foolish. For fifteen or twenty euros, grab Caravan’s Mysterious No. 62 (ten euros, 150 ml, and watch out, they also have 30 ml vials for under four euros, which is truly laughable, mate) or Marine de Saphir, and you’ll get 200 ml of a decent clone for thirteen quid, allowing you to happily spray yourself to announce to Chanelists half the neighbourhood. And with the difference, you can afford a coffee, or if it came to twenty quid with shipping, even a proper lunch sandwich at the local bar.

A lovely scent. If you enjoy the Chanel Allure line, this is like a softer, much more affordable version. A little on clothes helps with longevity. The Allure for daily wear without paying the high price.

Citrusy, fresh, ideal for everyday wear and office environments. It feels quite fresh, spiced, and slightly woody; I don’t detect the vetiver. As it dries down, the mint and patchouli become noticeable. It has a low sillage and short longevity, lasting around 4-6 hours. It’s one of those perfumes that doesn’t bother anyone but also doesn’t break any rules. I wouldn’t consider it an excellent fragrance and wouldn’t buy it again. I detect a slight resemblance to Bleu de Chanel EDT.