What Is Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man a Dupe Of?

What is Club de Nuit Intense Man a dupe of?

Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT is an alternative to Creed Aventus EDP. We rate the similarity at 80%. If you're looking for that mix of bright fruit and smoky woods, this is a familiar place to start.

We're talking about Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT, the eau de toilette. The EDP, Pure Parfum, Extrait and Limited Edition are separate versions. The Creed reference here is regular Aventus, so don't confuse it with Absolu Aventus or Aventus Cologne.

Where the Aventus comparison comes from

Armaf lists apple, bergamot, blackcurrant, pineapple and lemon at the opening. Birch sits alongside rose and jasmine, with musk, patchouli and vanilla underneath. There's plenty of fruit in that list, but the woody side matters just as much to this comparison.

Creed highlights bergamot, pineapple and smoky, leathery birch for Aventus. Those are the main points of connection. Sharing a few notes doesn't mean two fragrances smell identical, though. Our 80% rating leaves room for the differences that can decide which bottle you actually enjoy wearing.

The opening is where owners notice a difference

In a first-person EDT review, the owner isn't keen on the very lemony opening but is surprised by how much the drydown reminds them of Aventus. That's a useful distinction: your reaction to the first spray can be quite different from your reaction once it settles.

An owner in this Aventus alternatives discussion has Aventus, the EDT and the Limited Edition. They find the Limited Edition smoother and fruitier than the EDT. It helps explain why reviews of one concentration shouldn't stand in for every Club de Nuit Intense Man bottle.

Should you try the EDT?

It's worth considering if Aventus's fruity, smoky style appeals to you and you can live with some differences. Try the opening as well as the drydown before committing, especially if sharp citrus tends to bother you. A resemblance later on won't make an opening you dislike disappear from the experience.

For more on choosing between the two, read our Aventus versus Club de Nuit Intense Man comparison. The cards above show eligible retailer offers for the exact products covered here.