Top Notes 
Lemon
Bergamot
Pineapple
Apple
Blackcurrant
Heart Notes 
Birch
Jasmine
Rose
Base Notes 
Ambergris
Musk
Patchouli
Vanilla
03/14/2022
GeorgeReid
37 Reviews
GeorgeReid
Helpful Review
5
A (Mostly) Solid Scent for a Great Value
Everyone coming here knows that Club de Nuit Intense Man is a clone of Creed Aventus.
However, I will not review CDNIM as how it compares to Creed Aventus. Instead, I will review it based on its own merits.
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The opening smell is the major point of critique. The artificial lemon in the opening smells like a household cleaner, with a minuscule hint of pineapple. Some people may like it (or even love it), but I dislike it. If the opening was tamer with a herbal note such as lavender, mint, or sage, it would go over better.
(Update on January 6, 2023: After letting the scent sit for a few months, the harshness of the lemon opening is gone, leaving a citrusy-sweet opening that is significantly more appealing.)
However, when one waits for about 15-20 minutes, the lemon aspect dies down, and the scent becomes great. The floral and smoky heart combine with musk and patchouli to form a spectacular masculine fragrance that shines without being overwhelming.
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Also, I must discuss the bottle, which is cheap. In addition to looking tacky, the plastic peeled after owning it for a few months, and shows signs of wear and tear; something I don't see with any other bottles I currently own.
Also, the logo tag became unglued, and the chain connecting the logo tag to the bottle actually broke.
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In terms of performance, CDNIM is exceptional.
The smell lasted beyond 10 hours. That is amazing longevity.
The fragrance also projects at a strong level. If you walk by someone on the street, or stay in one place for a decent amount of time, someone will discover the fragrance.
That said, if someone is trying to be subtle, CDNIM EDP isn't it. People are going to know it's you.
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The contentious opening and the notoriously cheap bottle, are potential deal-breakers. Likewise, people who like more subtle scents may want to pass on this one.
That said, CDNIM provides outstanding value with a fragrance that is versatile, durable, and usable through most the year. The fact that it is affordable is a bonus.
(Update on January 6, 2023: The scent is significantly better, to the point I would currently rate it a 8.5/10. However, it is unrealistic to have someone wait months for a fragrance to reach its full potential.)
(Update on April 10, 2024: I eventually gave away the bottle. While it was a solid scent, I used it less in favor of milder scents.)
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Edited on April 19, 2022 to add fragrance links to the reviews.
Edited again on May 4, 2022 to add notes about the bottle.
Added notes on the smell change on January 6, 2023.
Edited again on April 10, 2024 to shorten the review.
However, I will not review CDNIM as how it compares to Creed Aventus. Instead, I will review it based on its own merits.
----
The opening smell is the major point of critique. The artificial lemon in the opening smells like a household cleaner, with a minuscule hint of pineapple. Some people may like it (or even love it), but I dislike it. If the opening was tamer with a herbal note such as lavender, mint, or sage, it would go over better.
(Update on January 6, 2023: After letting the scent sit for a few months, the harshness of the lemon opening is gone, leaving a citrusy-sweet opening that is significantly more appealing.)
However, when one waits for about 15-20 minutes, the lemon aspect dies down, and the scent becomes great. The floral and smoky heart combine with musk and patchouli to form a spectacular masculine fragrance that shines without being overwhelming.
----
Also, I must discuss the bottle, which is cheap. In addition to looking tacky, the plastic peeled after owning it for a few months, and shows signs of wear and tear; something I don't see with any other bottles I currently own.
Also, the logo tag became unglued, and the chain connecting the logo tag to the bottle actually broke.
----
In terms of performance, CDNIM is exceptional.
The smell lasted beyond 10 hours. That is amazing longevity.
The fragrance also projects at a strong level. If you walk by someone on the street, or stay in one place for a decent amount of time, someone will discover the fragrance.
That said, if someone is trying to be subtle, CDNIM EDP isn't it. People are going to know it's you.
----
The contentious opening and the notoriously cheap bottle, are potential deal-breakers. Likewise, people who like more subtle scents may want to pass on this one.
That said, CDNIM provides outstanding value with a fragrance that is versatile, durable, and usable through most the year. The fact that it is affordable is a bonus.
(Update on January 6, 2023: The scent is significantly better, to the point I would currently rate it a 8.5/10. However, it is unrealistic to have someone wait months for a fragrance to reach its full potential.)
(Update on April 10, 2024: I eventually gave away the bottle. While it was a solid scent, I used it less in favor of milder scents.)
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Edited on April 19, 2022 to add fragrance links to the reviews.
Edited again on May 4, 2022 to add notes about the bottle.
Added notes on the smell change on January 6, 2023.
Edited again on April 10, 2024 to shorten the review.
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