The Pride of Armaf pour Homme Armaf Eau de Parfum
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Worth the money and a good alternative
"The Pride of Armaf" aims to replicate the popular Dior Sauvage, and in my comparison with a coworker's Sauvage, it comes close at around 85-90% similarity, leaning more towards the latter. The fragrance doesn't match Sauvage's powerhouse performance but offers a respectable 4-6 hours with moderate projection, a decent deal for the $20 price tag I paid for it at Jomashop.
It doesn't have the same intensity regarding Sauvage's sharp, metallic notes, but it retains a recognizable likeness. As for its standalone appeal, it aligns with the 'generic male smell' attributed to Sauvage—a pleasant, masculine scent reminiscent of a "metallic shower gel", with a burst of citrus/orange in the opening, and a woody/earthy dry down.
For those interested in Sauvage but not keen on the original's cost, The Pride of Armaf is a budget-friendly alternative. Objectively, it holds up well, but personally, I lean towards other fragrances due to my preference for scents beyond this type of DNA/scent profile. It's a matter of personal taste, and while it doesn't grab my interest, it doesn't discount its overall quality.
It doesn't have the same intensity regarding Sauvage's sharp, metallic notes, but it retains a recognizable likeness. As for its standalone appeal, it aligns with the 'generic male smell' attributed to Sauvage—a pleasant, masculine scent reminiscent of a "metallic shower gel", with a burst of citrus/orange in the opening, and a woody/earthy dry down.
For those interested in Sauvage but not keen on the original's cost, The Pride of Armaf is a budget-friendly alternative. Objectively, it holds up well, but personally, I lean towards other fragrances due to my preference for scents beyond this type of DNA/scent profile. It's a matter of personal taste, and while it doesn't grab my interest, it doesn't discount its overall quality.
JadenDesmond
