The King of Clones Has Finally Learned Manners (Goodbye, Toilet Duck Opening)
I had the regular EdT of Club de Nuit Intense Man (CDNIM) in my collection for a long time. The performance was top-notch, but the piercing lemon opening in the first 30 minutes unfortunately always reminded me of toilet cleaner. When the Limited Edition (LE) was released, I was honestly skeptical: Is the price increase really worth it, or is it just clever marketing? Spoiler: Yes, it is absolutely worth it.
The scent:
From the very first spray, the difference is extremely noticeable. While the EdT hits you with a shrill, synthetic lemon, the Limited Edition starts off much softer, rounder, and noticeably fruitier. The pineapple is much more present here, and the scent feels high-quality from the very first second. Nothing irritates the nose.
In the drydown, this beautiful, smoky birch comes through, paired with musk and a hint of vanilla. It strongly reminds me of the older, smokier Aventus batches from before 2016. The progression is almost fluid and incredibly well-balanced.
H/S (Longevity and Sillage):
Typical Armaf: absolute beast mode. Two to three sprays are more than enough to get through the day. On my skin, I can still perceive it after 9 to 10 hours, and it only comes out of sweaters with the next wash. The sillage is quite enveloping in the first two to three hours.
A little tip: With this scent, you become incredibly quickly nose-blind. So please don’t re-spray just because you think it has faded. Your surroundings can definitely still smell you!
Presentation:
The velvet box is huge and perhaps a bit over the top, but it makes a great impression as a gift. The bottle itself is heavy, dark, and feels very premium.
