Armaf is a perfume brand from the United Arab Emirates. It belongs to Sterling Parfums, an Emirati family group with a long history in the industry, and today it distributes its fragrances in more than 90 countries. Its best-known lines are Club de Nuit and Odyssey.
It's a woody fruity perfume. It opens with pineapple, blackcurrant, apple, bergamot and lemon; the heart features birch, with its smoky nuance, jasmine and rose, and the base combines patchouli, musk, vanilla and ambergris. It's fresh and juicy in the first few minutes and darker and more elegant as it evolves on the skin.
Both are men's eau de parfum from the Odyssey line, but they go in opposite directions. Odyssey Mega is fresh, citrusy and aromatic, with ginger, mint and sage, ideal for daytime and warm months. Odyssey Mandarin Sky is citrusy and sweet, with mandarin, saffron, caramel and tonka bean, and shines more in autumn and winter.
Armaf has fragrances for men, for women and unisex. The ones you'll find in this collection, Club de Nuit Intense Man, Odyssey Mega and Odyssey Mandarin Sky, are men's perfumes, although anyone who likes woody, fresh or sweet profiles can wear them.
Arabic perfumes tend to be intense, so it's best to dose them carefully: two or three sprays at about 15 cm onto pulse points (neck, wrists and behind the ears) are enough. Apply them to clean, moisturised skin, which helps the fragrance last, and avoid rubbing your wrists after spraying so you don't break down the top notes.