Armaf Odyssey Line Guide: Every Fragrance and What It Is Closest To
Armaf's Odyssey range keeps growing, and most bottles are described as inspired by a better-known fragrance. This guide puts 19 of them in one place with their published notes, the original each one is described as inspired by, and a figure where we have one.
How to read the numbers. Where a figure starts with a ~ it is a reported similarity that was supplied to us. Where a figure says "notes" it is an overlap we calculate between two published note lists, and only when both lists are in our database. Neither is a measure of how alike two fragrances smell, and we have not tested any of them.
Odyssey at a glance: what each one is closest to
| Odyssey | Described as inspired by | Main notes |
|---|---|---|
| Limoni | Louis Vuitton Imagination (0% notes overlap) Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim | Lemon, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin, Ginger, Orange Blossom |
| Aqua | Paco Rabanne Invictus Platinum (~98% reported similarity) | Orange, Grapefruit, Artemisia, Mint, Lavender, Ambroxan |
| Mega | Yves Saint Laurent Y EDP (~85% reported similarity) | Ginger, Bergamot, Orange, Lemon, Mint, Pineapple |
| Tryant | Dior Sauvage Bvlgari Le Gemme Tygar | Grapefruit, Citrus Notes, Pepper, Lavender, Geranium, Elemi |
| Wild One | Dior Sauvage | Bergamot, Pepper, Lemon, Mint, Lavender, Pink Pepper |
| Homme White Edition | Giorgio Armani Stronger With You | Pink Pepper, Yuzu, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Sea Notes, Amber |
| Homme | Tom Ford Noir Extreme (~95% reported similarity) | Vanilla, Amber, Oriental Notes, Spices, Iris, Vanilla |
| Aoud | Initio Oud For Greatness | Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg, Oud, Woody Notes, Patchouli |
| Revolution | Creed Aventus (15% notes overlap) Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 (0% notes overlap) | Black Currant, Blood Orange, Pineapple, Sage, Praline, Plum |
| Mandarin Sky | Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme (~99% reported similarity) | Mandarin Orange, Orange, Saffron, Sage, Caramel, Tonka Bean |
| Mandarin Sky Elixir | Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Absolu Her (0% notes overlap) | Mandarin, Orange, Lavender, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Caramel |
| Candee | Original creation, as listed | Bergamot, Strawberry, Raspberry, Peach, Geranium, Caramel |
| Toffee Coffee | Mancera Amore Caffe (17% notes overlap) | Coffee, Caramel, Chocolate, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Woods |
| Black Forest | Original creation, as listed | Cherry, Coffee, Chocolate, Praline, Dates, Coffee |
| Marshmallow | Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81 (17% notes overlap) | Strawberry, Marshmallow Accord, Creamy Notes, Soft Florals, Vanilla, Musk |
| Spectra Rainbow Edition | Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male | Cinnamon, Apple, Bergamot, Lavender, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley |
| Eau de Montagne | Liquides Imaginaires Blanche Bête | Lactonic Notes, Citrus Nuance, Tonka Bean, Soft Spices, Sandalwood, Musk |
| Go Mango | Original creation, as listed | Pepper, Ginger, Lemon, White Flowers, Mango, Tonka Bean |
| Bahamas | Original creation, as listed | Tropical Fruits, Salty Accord, Sea Notes, Herbs, Woods, Musk |
The "inspired by" names come from a line-up of the Odyssey range supplied to us and from the pairings already on this site. Armaf's own bottle copy is the best place to confirm what each one is meant to evoke.
Fresh and citrus
Lemon and grapefruit-style citrus with marine and musk notes.
Orange, mint and lavender over woods, in an aquatic style.
Ginger, mint and pineapple over cedar and musk.
Odyssey TryantGrapefruit and pepper with lavender and vetiver.
Odyssey Wild OneBergamot, mint and ginger over sandalwood and musk.
Odyssey Homme White EditionPink pepper, yuzu and sea notes over amber and guaiac wood.
Warm, spicy and woody
Vanilla, spices and iris over leather and jasmine.
Odyssey AoudLavender and saffron with oud over patchouli and musk.
Odyssey RevolutionBlackcurrant and pineapple over praline, plum and tonka.
Sweet and gourmand
Mandarin with caramel and tonka.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMandarin and spice with caramel, incense and vanilla.
Odyssey CandeeStrawberry, raspberry and peach over caramel and musk.
Odyssey Toffee CoffeeCoffee and caramel with chocolate and tonka.
Odyssey Black ForestCherry, coffee and chocolate with praline and tonka.
Odyssey MarshmallowStrawberry and a marshmallow accord over vanilla.
Odyssey Spectra Rainbow EditionApple and cinnamon over vanilla, tobacco and tonka.
Odyssey Eau de MontagneLactonic and citrus top over tonka and sandalwood.
Tropical
Mango and tonka over guaiac wood, vanilla and nuts.
Odyssey BahamasTropical fruit and a salty accord over woods and musk.
Which Odyssey should you start with?
- Fresh daily wear: Limoni, Aqua, Mega and Homme White Edition are the citrus and aquatic picks.
- Warm evening wear: Homme, Aoud and Revolution lean spicy, woody or fruity-smoky.
- Sweet and dessert styles: Mandarin Sky, Candee, Toffee Coffee, Black Forest and Marshmallow cover the gourmand side.
- Something different: Go Mango and Bahamas are listed as original creations rather than inspired by a named fragrance.
Quick answers
What is the Armaf Odyssey line?
Odyssey is a range of Armaf eau de parfum fragrances, most listed at 100 ml, covering citrus, woody, sweet and tropical styles.
Which Armaf Odyssey is closest to a designer fragrance?
On the figures we hold, Odyssey Mandarin Sky (~99%) and Odyssey Aqua (~98%) carry the highest reported similarity figures. Those are reported figures supplied to us, not our measurements.
Are Armaf Odyssey fragrances for men or women?
It varies by bottle. Several are described as masculine, others as unisex or sweet and playful. Check each listing, and note that gender labels are only a guide.
Are these official dupes of the originals?
They are separate fragrances from Armaf that are described as inspired by the named originals. They are not copies, and fragrances smell different on different people.
Where this guide comes from
Notes and the "inspired by" names come from a line-up of the Odyssey range supplied to Dupes Base. Note lists differ between sources, so treat them as a guide. Reported similarity figures were supplied to us and are not our own measurements. Price tiers are approximate, so check the Amazon listing for the live price, size and seller.