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Black Creek vs CDNIM
Now let's compare it with another clone instead of the original, that might be fairer.
Well, this one is definitely sweeter. I wouldn't say sweet, but CDNIM is quite herbal. This one is definitely slightly sweet, even sweeter than Aventus. It doesn't really bother me.
Points are deducted for the strong alcohol scent that really reminds me of ethanol-based disinfectant.
You can definitely tell it's a clone. It smells significantly more synthetic and less smoky than A. Like CDNIM, it is also quite citrusy at the beginning. One of the better LA RIVE fragrances. The Bleu de Chanel dupe, for example, hardly has the DNA. Black Creek has that Aventus DNA but in a cheap way. Very synthetic. Later on, there's musk, plastic-like smoke. After about 3 hours, I can smell almost exclusively musk.
The scent itself is actually really good. The biggest downside is the weak H&S! You can easily spray yourself with 10 sprays, on the skin it lasts 2-3 hours close to the skin.
That's why I would recommend CDNIM as a clone! (or L'Aventure)
Still, for the price, it's great as a reserve, car, or travel scent. Scent-wise, it beats most drugstore fragrances.
Just to remind you, I rated Aventus 9.5 and CDNIM 9.
Well, this one is definitely sweeter. I wouldn't say sweet, but CDNIM is quite herbal. This one is definitely slightly sweet, even sweeter than Aventus. It doesn't really bother me.
Points are deducted for the strong alcohol scent that really reminds me of ethanol-based disinfectant.
You can definitely tell it's a clone. It smells significantly more synthetic and less smoky than A. Like CDNIM, it is also quite citrusy at the beginning. One of the better LA RIVE fragrances. The Bleu de Chanel dupe, for example, hardly has the DNA. Black Creek has that Aventus DNA but in a cheap way. Very synthetic. Later on, there's musk, plastic-like smoke. After about 3 hours, I can smell almost exclusively musk.
The scent itself is actually really good. The biggest downside is the weak H&S! You can easily spray yourself with 10 sprays, on the skin it lasts 2-3 hours close to the skin.
That's why I would recommend CDNIM as a clone! (or L'Aventure)
Still, for the price, it's great as a reserve, car, or travel scent. Scent-wise, it beats most drugstore fragrances.
Just to remind you, I rated Aventus 9.5 and CDNIM 9.
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Aquarius67 2 years ago
I now have both clones, plus Baldessarini Signature, which also roughly goes in the same direction, just not as distinctly as BC and CDN, and BS completely lacks the smokiness. Anyway, I switch between these three from the gas station as I please and enjoy it because each one is different in its own way.
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Farnicoco 3 years ago
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4ajbukoshka 4 years ago
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I think it's great that you don't write about original vs. clone, and since I know both the CDNIM and this one (as well as the original Aventus in different versions), I would have to agree with you.
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Finster242 4 years ago
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Little tip: in the future, it would be helpful if you could at least mention the name of the perfume once, so I, as a reader, don't have to research what you're writing about. ... ;o) .....
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Manix 5 years ago
*I mean Armaf, of course.
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Manix 5 years ago
CDNIM stands for Arman Club de Nuit Intense Man.
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