Finding a Long Lasting, Seductive Scent on a Budget
As someone who loves trying out new fragrances, I was incredibly excited when I heard that Armaf was releasing a pure parfum version of their popular Club de Nuit Intense Man fragrance. I’ve been a big fan of the EDT for years – it’s often touted as an excellent clone of Creed’s Aventus, but at a fraction of the price. However, while I loved the scent, I found the performance a bit lacking at times.
So when I discovered there was now a pure parfum version promising improved longevity and sillage, I knew I had to get my hands on a bottle! In this post, I’ll be sharing my experience testing out Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum, including how it smells, lasts, and compares to the EDT and other popular fragrances.
Unboxing an Elegant New Formulation
I was pleased to see the pure parfum arrived in sleek, classy new packaging – definitely an upgrade from the regular EDT bottle. The heavy black glass with gold accents looks far more luxurious and feels great in the hand.
Once I cracked open the bottle and sprayed it on for the first time, I was met with the same scrumptious blast of fresh pineapples, zesty bergamot, and breezy apple that made me fall for the EDT in the first place. However, while the opening remains bright and fruity, I immediately noticed more depth and richness to the scent.
A Fruity, Smoky Scent That’s Hard to Stop Smelling
After the initial fruity blast, Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum moves into the heart notes, which is where I really start to notice the differences between this and the EDT. The rose feels more pronounced, adding a velvety richness, while the birch provides a subtle smokiness. The jasmine blends beautifully with the fruits to create a sensual, almost creamy accord.
But it’s the base where this fragrance really starts to shine. The smooth sandalwood and earthy patchouli have been amped up, giving the dry down incredible depth and sensuality. The vanilla is sweeter and more intoxicating. And the musk provides a sexy warmth that lingers close to the skin.
I find myself continually sniffing my wrist throughout the day when wearing Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum – the blended notes are just so alluring and seductive! This is an easy fragrance to overspray because you just won’t want the enjoyment to end.
Stronger Silage and Lasting 12+ Hours Easily
With the EDT, I found the longevity to be around 6-8 hours on my skin. But the pure parfum version easily lasts over 12 hours, with the dry down persisting through the night after an early morning application. I can still detect whiffs of musky vanilla and woods the next morning if I haven’t showered!
The sillage or projection is also noticeably stronger with the pure parfum. While the EDT sits closer to the skin, the parfum radiates a few feet around me initially, announcing my presence. The scent cloud becomes more intimate as it evolves, but continues wafting with detectable persistence.
For nights out, just 2-3 sprays of the pure parfum will last on clothing even longer – I’ve noticed the sweet, smoky aroma lingering on shirts 2-3 days later. So usage can be kept modest. This is definitely a strong performer.
A Sexy, Versatile Scent for Many Occasions
While performance is critical, an excellent fragrance also needs versatility. Fortunately, Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum smells fantastic year-round for both daytime and nighttime wear. The fresh fruits make it incredibly easy to pull off in warmer weather – it’s bright, uplifting and energizing.
Yet it also has a sensuality that works wonderfully for intimate evenings out. The rose, vanilla, and woods provide a sophisticated, but alluring vibe perfect for dates. And it has just enough smokiness and nuance to stand out at clubs or bars.
I’d have no hesitation wearing this to the office or out running errands thanks to the easy drinkability. But it really shines most on those special nights out when you want to feel confident and seductive. I’d recommend it for ages 25 and up.
Compliment-Grabbing Allure with Mass Appeal
Like the original, this fragrance garners plenty of compliments, which is always reassuring. The fruity freshness puts people at ease initially. But then the smoky, creamy dry down adds intrigue and sexiness, keeping them coming back for more.
Women in particular seem captivated by the way this scent effortlessly balances fresh and sensual vibes. It’s very mass appealing, yet unique enough to stand out. Overall, it just smells very well put together and alluring in a broad, crowd-pleasing way.
A Worthy Alternative to Creed’s Aventus
Of course, thecomparisons between Club de Nuit Intense Man and Creed Aventus are inevitable given the intended resemblance. To my nose, the pure parfum closes the gap even further, with smoother fruits and a superior dry down.
The biggest difference remains that spectactular Creed birch smokiness in the opening. But other than that, the pure parfum provides a surprisingly convincing replica at a tiny fraction of the Aventus price. We’re talking over $400+ in savings here!
For the budget-conscious fragrance lover, this latest offering from Armaf proves you really can get an Aventus-like experience without crushing your wallet. The performance exceeds even Creed’s highest concentrations.
A Satisfying Step Up from the EDT
While I’ll always have fond memories of my first Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT bottle, this new pure parfum iteration outperforms it in nearly every way.
The scent profile preserves the addictive fruits and smoke DNA while adding more richness, depth, and nuance to the dry down. The projection, silage and longevity see significant gains. And the luxurious new bottle offers a much more refined presentation.
Simply put, this feels like an upgrade befitting the “pure parfum” name. The advances are noticeable and satisfying across the board.
Still an Incredible Value in the Niche World
A 50ml bottle of Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum costs around $80 depending on the retailer. That’s obviously far more affordable than a similar sized bottle from Creed that would run $300+. Even compared to other quality niche fragrances, this remains an outstanding bargain.
For the price, you get a scent offering comparable enjoyment, complexity, and performance to fragrances costing many times as much. The value proposition here is incredible – there’s no need to overpay to find an excellent parfum.
Final Thoughts: A Must-Try Parfum with Magnetic Appeal
In summary, Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum delivers on all fronts. The composition has been artfully enhanced with richer fruits, smokier woods, and creamier musks. The performance sees over 12 hours of longevity and improved projection. And the sleek new bottle gives off luxury vibes.
This addictive fragrance kept me coming back for more all day thanks to magnetic notes like pineapple, birch, jasmine, and vanilla. And I felt confident in its “come hither” effects.
For the price, you simply won’t find many better blended, longer lasting fragrances out there. I highly recommend giving Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum a shot if you love attention-grabbing scents that last. This is a sensual, versatile juice with plenty of allure. Thumbs way up!
