Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT Review – Why You Need It
Dupe.
There’s no denying that Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT is a Creed Aventus clone.
Now that the elephant is out of the room. In this review, I will describe Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT’s smell and performance and if it’s a good choice for you.
Read on to discover if this is an affordable option for a $400 fragrance.
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Table of Contents
Quick Summary
- This is the best Creed Aventus clone.
- It’s all about citruses and smoky woods.
- The performance is above average.
- It’s affordable.
- The cost for value is outstanding.
What Does Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT Smell Like?
Upon the first spray is an enormous blast of pineapple, lemon, and bergamot. The pineapple is the most prominent, with a subtle juiciness. What’s the scary part? The first 15 minutes are astringent, a.k.a very synthetic. Is it noticeable? Yes. Is it repulsive? No.
After this period, the citruses settle. In the background, smoky woods and leather sneak in. They aren’t prominent at first. The first few hours are still overpowered by the citruses. After the first three hours, it becomes smoky woods with musk nuances. The presence of the citrus notes is gone, but their freshness remains.
The rest of the wear is fresh, smoky woods and musk.
The official Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT notes are below:
TOP NOTES
- Lemon
- Pineapple
- Bergamot
- Black Currant
- Apple
MID NOTES
- Birch
- Jasmine
- Rose
BASE NOTES
- Musk
- Ambergris
- Patchouli
- Vanilla
Performance
One of the best parts about Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT is its performance. On the skin, it lasts 10 -12 hours with moderate to big projection. Pushing out three to four feet the first few hours before receding and never becoming a skin scent.
As for wearability, all seasons and occasions. It has the perfect balance to be light enough in the summer and heavy enough in the winter, and perfect for the mild weather of spring and summer.
On occasions, the same type of scenario occurs. It is similar enough to Aventus, with a special oomph factor that grabs attention for special events. Yet, the dressed-down class can also fit into casual situations like going out with friends or at work/school.
Speaking of friends, work, and school. How likable is it? Very. If you haven’t already picked up Armaf CDNIM is all about balance, and the likability is no different. Wear this appropriately, and it’s difficult for others not to like this aroma.
Is Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT Worth It?
Yes. First off, a 3.6oz bottle costs just under $40. Considering that it’s the best Creed Aventus clone with great performance and an extremely likable aroma. It might even be a must-have.
The few downfalls that pop into the mind are the initial synthetic-ness. It’s not as obnoxious as some synthetic fragrances, but still present. And the Creed Aventus part is only a downfall because when comparing them side by side, Aventus is still noticeably better. Thus, this lacks all uniqueness too.
How Do The People Rate Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT?
Don’t just trust me; what do the masses think? This information is pulled from fragrantica.com. Providing a general estimate of what others think. At the time of writing, CDNIM has 11,821 votes with a rating of 4.22 stars out of 5. Based on the cost-for-value metric, it is rated as great value.
Here are the top three pros and cons:
PROS
- Affordable price
- Gets compliments
- Good performance and projection
CONS
- Harsh and synthetic start in the opening
- Some people dislike the harshness or synthetic nature of the fragrance
- Doesn’t duplicate Aventus’ smooth, soapy start
Presentation
The 3.6oz bottle reviewed today was purchased from FragranceX.com for $36. The bottle is black with “Club de Nuit Intense Man” written on the side and front of the bottle. A fake key chain on the front hangs down with a plastic diamond.
The cap is black with fake diamonds and clicks into place – quite securely. The box is black with the name and concentration written on the front. The batch code is on the bottom of the box and bottle. Mine is 375260.
History
Armaf is a new fragrance house from the UAE founded in 2015. They have numerous fragrances on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT was released in 2015 and has NUMEROUS flankers. The closest is this fragrance’s EDP and Parfum versions and others like Sillage and Milestone from the same “Club de Nuit” line.
FAQs
Where Should I Buy Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT?
Bottle Sizes:
Intense Man EDT only comes in a 3.6oz (105mL) bottle.
Do you not want to drop $40 on a cologne you’ve never smelt before? I don’t blame you. Check out Besuited Aroma’s decants. They are the cheapest and easiest way to experience new fragrances.
How Many Sprays of Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT?
3 – 5 Sprays. Depending on the situation in close-quarter settings, you’ll want to tone it down. The projection does get intense if applied too heavily.
Apply once on the back of your neck and once on each side of the neck. If you need sprays four and five. Apply on each collarbone where your shirt meets your skin.
What is a Similar Fragrance?
Creed Aventus is a similar fragrance, but Intense Man is actually a dupe of Aventus.
Final Words
Whether you’re for or against fragrance clones, it’s hard not to say Intense Man EDT is worth it. This cologne makes the most popular men’s niche fragrance accessible to everyone for an affordable price.
Yes, it’s slightly harsh and synthetic in the opening, but when considering its excellent cost for value, it’s easy to forgive and forget.
In short, Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT is worth it.
Do you like the idea of owning Creed Aventus? Well, don’t limit yourself to Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT. Check out my review of the best Creed Aventus clones; you might just find your signature scent.