Armaf Checkmate Collection: White Knight, Black Knight, Queen and King Compared
Armaf’s Checkmate collection is four chess-inspired eaux de parfum: King and Queen (2024), and White Knight and Black Knight (2026). Each comes in a 100ml bottle with a chess-piece cap. Below we compare all four side by side: the notes, who each one suits, which to choose. White Knight, Black Knight and Queen are in stock at IFMCG with UK dispatch.
Armaf Checkmate perfumes compared
| Scent | Style | Key notes | Scent style | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Knight | Fresh citrus, woody-aromatic | Mandarin, orange, pear; clary sage and cedarwood; vetiver, ambrette and musk | No clear designer match: an original fresh scent | Daytime, office, warm weather; officially for women, widely worn unisex |
| Black Knight | Dark incense fougère | Cardamom and pink pepper; rose, eucalyptus and lavender; Ambrox, vanilla, guaiac wood, patchouli | Smoky incense-fougère, fruity-woody | Evenings, autumn and winter; for men |
| Queen | Powdery white floral | Tuberose and green notes; fig and spices; powdery sandalwood | Rich tuberose-fig floral | Evenings and special occasions; for women; reviewers praise its longevity |
| King | Rich evening scent | Full notes on the product page | Warm woody-amber, sweet | Evenings; for men (currently out of stock) |
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Which Checkmate should you choose?
- For a clean, everyday scent: White Knight. Bright mandarin and pear over soft woods. The easiest to wear in the daytime.
- For a bold evening scent for him: Black Knight. Smoky lavender and incense over vanilla and amber woods. Some reviewers find it darker than they expected, so it suits cooler weather best.
- For a feminine, long-lasting scent: Queen. Tuberose and fig with a powdery finish.
- As a gift for two: pair Black Knight and Queen, or White Knight and Black Knight. Any two bottles take your order over £45, which qualifies for free UK delivery.
Black Knight vs White Knight: what’s the difference?
Both launched in 2026 in the same chess-piece bottle, but they are opposites. White Knight is fresh and bright (citrus, pear, sage), made for the daytime. Black Knight is dark and warm (incense, lavender, amber woods), made for evenings and colder months. If you want one for the office and one for nights out, the two Knights make a natural pair.
Is it “Checkmate” or “Check Mate”?
Both. Armaf’s own UK packaging and some retailers write Check Mate Knight Black and Check Mate Knight White; others use Checkmate Black Knight and Checkmate White Knight. They are the same perfumes.
Armaf Checkmate FAQs
Are these genuine Armaf perfumes?
Yes. IFMCG sells genuine, boxed Armaf stock, dispatched from the UK.
How big are the bottles?
All four Checkmate perfumes are 100ml Eau de Parfum sprays.
Is White Knight for men or women?
Armaf lists White Knight as a women’s fragrance, but its fresh citrus and woody notes make it popular as a unisex scent.
Which Checkmate lasts longest?
Reviewers most often praise Queen and Black Knight for longevity; White Knight is lighter, as fresh scents usually are.
How fast is delivery?
Orders are dispatched from the UK. Delivery is free on orders over £45, with standard, express and next-day options at checkout.