Top Notes 
Cardamom
Black pepper
Pink pepper
Heart Notes 
Apple
Geranium
Orange blossom
Provençal lavender
Base Notes 
Cedarwood
Patchouli
Vanilla
Vetiver05/06/2025
ScentGrail
106 Reviews
ScentGrail
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Embracing The Weirdness
A fresh new start for the Club de Nuit line, which currently has five different fragrances, all coming in Extrait de Parfum concentrations. Besides Success, I own them all and will gladly share my thoughts about them in the following weeks. Private Key To My Soul is the one I least enjoyed, but that doesn't mean it's not worth checking out.
TOP NOTES
On the initial spray, the first sensation is an intense, spicy burst. The black pepper and pink pepper make their presence felt immediately, providing a bright, tingling warmth. Although Armaf doesn’t specify any citrus elements, the dry, zesty quality in the top notes implies something akin to grapefruit or mandarin subtly concealed behind the spices.
In summary, the opening is both effervescent and warm: envision a spicy concoction of pepper and cardamom enhanced by a mild citrus sparkle. It’s vibrant and captivating.
HEART NOTES
After a few minutes, the scent evolves into an aromatic and fruity heart. The initial sharpness of pepper gradually mellows, revealing more aromatic elements. I detect a sweet-green note akin to a fresh, delicious apple and a touch of the light floral sweetness of orange blossom. Lavender adds a calming, herbaceous aroma that balances the earlier spice. The outcome is a rich blend: sweet apple and orange blossom interlaced with aromatic lavender, creating a mid-stage that feels brighter and fuller.
BASE NOTES
As it dries down, the fragrance evolves into a warm, creamy, and woody base. The vanilla note stands out, introducing a sweet warmth that blends with the earlier notes of apple sweetness. I also perceive cedarwood and patchouli contributing to a dry, woody structure.
OVERALL
Armaf Private Key To My Soul is a striking addition to the Club de Nuit lineup. Its vibrant, complex fragrance starts with lively spice and settles into a creamy, sweet-woody base. Regardless, you should sample it first since this fragrance is not for everyone, even though it has a niche quality. There are little things here and there that could have been better. This proves they are capable of much, and the pricing is still incredible.
Read the full review at scentgrail.com
TOP NOTES
On the initial spray, the first sensation is an intense, spicy burst. The black pepper and pink pepper make their presence felt immediately, providing a bright, tingling warmth. Although Armaf doesn’t specify any citrus elements, the dry, zesty quality in the top notes implies something akin to grapefruit or mandarin subtly concealed behind the spices.
In summary, the opening is both effervescent and warm: envision a spicy concoction of pepper and cardamom enhanced by a mild citrus sparkle. It’s vibrant and captivating.
HEART NOTES
After a few minutes, the scent evolves into an aromatic and fruity heart. The initial sharpness of pepper gradually mellows, revealing more aromatic elements. I detect a sweet-green note akin to a fresh, delicious apple and a touch of the light floral sweetness of orange blossom. Lavender adds a calming, herbaceous aroma that balances the earlier spice. The outcome is a rich blend: sweet apple and orange blossom interlaced with aromatic lavender, creating a mid-stage that feels brighter and fuller.
BASE NOTES
As it dries down, the fragrance evolves into a warm, creamy, and woody base. The vanilla note stands out, introducing a sweet warmth that blends with the earlier notes of apple sweetness. I also perceive cedarwood and patchouli contributing to a dry, woody structure.
OVERALL
Armaf Private Key To My Soul is a striking addition to the Club de Nuit lineup. Its vibrant, complex fragrance starts with lively spice and settles into a creamy, sweet-woody base. Regardless, you should sample it first since this fragrance is not for everyone, even though it has a niche quality. There are little things here and there that could have been better. This proves they are capable of much, and the pricing is still incredible.
Read the full review at scentgrail.com
Zenman
