Sapphire by Armaf
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Description
Sapphire by Armaf is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men and women. The top notes are grapefruit, mint, pink pepper and ginger; the heart notes are aquatic notes, violet leaves and woody notes; the base notes are ambergris, amber, guaiac wood and cedar.
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Key notes
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Top
grapefruit
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Heart
aquatic notes
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Base
ambergris
Community
157 votes
- Positive 72%
- Negative 8.3%
- Neutral 20%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
674 votes
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Leading answer Like it
157 votes
Season
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291 votes
Time of day
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155 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Sapphire
Sapphire by Armaf is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men and women. The top notes are grapefruit, mint, pink pepper and ginger; the heart notes are aquatic notes, violet leaves and woody notes; the base notes are ambergris, amber, guaiac wood and cedar.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
140 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
175 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
139 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
131 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
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Smells dry and slightly musty to me, but my family loves it. I suspect it’s due to that blend of pepper and ginger.
If you’re looking for a cheap Invictus Aqua 2016 alternative, this resembles it but lacks the ylang-ylang; instead, there’s mint, making it less sweet and a bit more mature than the 2016 version, which felt very youthful. Be warned: it doesn’t last long. After a month of oxidation, it clings to the skin for only 3–4 hours and projects just 30 cm during the first hour. Save your 30–40 dollars and look elsewhere.
I bought it because people said it was like Rasasi Hawas, but it’s nothing like it. They follow a similar line, but this is fresher due to the mint. The performance is a whole other world: it lasts 5–6 hours on me, is very sillage-heavy, projects less, and has a lighter trail. In Mexico, they cost the same; I’d prefer Hawas a thousand times over. Full stop.
I disagree with the previous reviewer; it bears no resemblance to Hawas at all. I own both, and they take completely different paths from the start. Hawas begins sweet with apple and cinnamon, whereas this lacks that sweetness. This opens with citrus and freshness, then woody notes emerge and linger. It’s very linear with no shifts. I wear it daily at the office: fresh enough not to bother, yet not overpowering. I bought it based on reviews and price. For what it costs, it’s not bad, though I perhaps expected it to be closer to Hawas. I haven’t received the compliments I do with Hawas; this one certainly wins hearts.
Very similar to Hawas, with a hint of mint and a much more accessible price. Good longevity and plenty of compliments.
The bottle is beautifully crafted and the presentation is excellent. It’s an Eau de Parfum; it feels fresh and potent.