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Armaf Club de Nuit Intense has become an absolute best seller, based on its rather close approximation Creed Aventus’ scent. I agree, it is close and a great deal for those looking for an Aventus sort of aroma for much cheaper. But, there are different versions of Club de Nuit, including an Eau de Parfum version. What’s the difference between the EDT and EDP? Which smells better? Lasts longer?
Quick Overview
🏆 My Verdict: Club de Nuit Intense EDP wins on opening and overall scent, while EDT and EDP are basically tied on projection, longevity, and versatility. Buy EDP if you want the smoother, more balanced version with a smokier edge. Buy EDT if you want the cheaper option and don’t mind a slightly sharper citrus opening, since performance is nearly the same.
Scroll down to read my full take comparing these two fragrances.
| Category | Club de Nuit Intense EDT | Club de Nuit Intense EDP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | Sharper lemon, fruity opening with blackcurrant, pineapple, apple, and drier birch | Smoother opening with less screechy citrus, more pronounced apple, and smokier birch/leathery nuance | EDP |
| Longevity | About 7–9 hours | About 7–9 hours | Push |
| Projection | Very good scent trail for hours, then settles closer to skin | Very good scent trail for hours, but no major difference vs EDT | Push |
| Versatility | Daily wear or nights out; better in cooler/moderate weather than high heat | Also daily wear or nights out; likewise better when it’s a bit chilly | Push |
| Overall Scent | Very close Aventus-style profile, fruit-forward with dry birch | Very similar overall, but smoother and a touch smokier later on | EDP |
| Best For | Budget buyers who want the DNA at the lower price | Those who want the smoother, slightly more refined take | — |
Tale of the Tape: Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT vs. EDP
Club de Nuit EDT
Notes include: lemon, bergamot, pineapple, birch, blackcurrant, apple, jasmine, vanilla, ambergris, musk, patchouli
Click here to try: Club de Nuit EDT
Club de Nuit EDP
Notes include: lemon, apple, blackcurrant, birch, jasmine, rose, vanilla, musk, ambergris, patchouli
Click here to try: Club de Nuit Men EDP
Opening
Nuit EDT starts off with its fruity notes out in full effect. To me, this one has always been strongest with its lemon, followed by blackcurrant, pineapple, and apple. The pineapple might even be a bit weaker than the apple, but it kind of runs together.
This is when compared to Creed Aventus, which goes much harder with the sharp pineapple and blackcurrant combo.
EDT is fresh with a dry birch wood note, which here is much less smoky, and more of the actual dry wood (it does get smokier for me later). Beyond that, in the beginning you get some musk and a slight appearance from the floral notes.
Obviously, the EDP is going to be very similar to what you get with the EDT version. But, I do think they have slightly different opening acts.
To me, the EDP comes across as being a bit smoother. Less of the lemon note, but with a more pronounced apple, which I enjoy. Also, the birch here is smokier early on and does give it that leathery aroma to a greater extent.
Which opening is better? I prefer the EDP, as the citrus isn’t as screechy, and it seems somewhat more balanced.
Edge: EDP
Projection
Is the Eau de Parfum stronger with its higher fragrance concentration? I’m not so sure that it actually is. The sillage for both is very good. You get a very good scent trail coming off of the skin for hours on end, before it settles into something more intimate.
I’ve tried spraying both on shirts at different times to see if I could detect one or the other from further away. Didn’t notice a difference and don’t really get one while wearing it either.
If EDP has the better projection, it’s got to be pretty slight.
Edge: Push
Longevity
With both, I get somewhere in the 7-9 hour range on my skin, depending on the day. Again, I don’t get a performance difference with the Eau de Parfum versus the toilette.
With each, I get a solid 3 hours where they have peak sillage. After that, they each move in closer (2-4 foot range).
Edge: Push
Versatility
There’s not really a difference between these to as to when its appropriate to wear them. Both will give you plenty of optionality as daily wears or something that you might want to wear out at night.
I will say, the performance and how the notes come across, is better when it’s a bit chilly outside. I wouldn’t wear either in the high heat, but the cold is even better than what you get when it’s just kind of moderate outside.
Edge: Push
Overall Scent
Overall, which Club de Nuit Intense Men version to I like more?
Honestly, they are extremely similar, as you’d expect. I do like the smell for the first hour or so of the EDP version more, so that’s what I’d personally go with. It feels smoother and a tad smokier later on than the EDT.
That’s enough for me to give it the nod. I was a bit disappointed that the eau de parfum didn’t really give me any more performance than the EDT. That would’ve made a clear difference rather than the slight changes between them.
Anyway, for the price point they each do have aromas comparable to Aventus, that are well done. The Creed scent does have more depth and a higher quality, but the Armaf colognes have their own charm and don’t have terrible quality.
If I had to pick one of these, I’d pick the EDP, just not by a wide margin.
Winner: Club de Nuit Intense EDP
Armaf Club de Nuit FAQ
Which Club de Nuit Intense smells more like Aventus?
Both of these has a similar but simpler aroma, but the eau de parfum is the better one for this. If you want some more options, here’s my post on colognes that smell like Aventus.
Is there really a performance difference between Club de Nuit Intense EDT and EDP?
In my testing of Intense EDT and EDP, I didn’t find any difference in performance. They last the same for me and have the same projecting power. I’ve seen others say that EDP is stronger, I really didn’t notice that.
Is Club de Nuit Intense EDP smoother than EDT?
Yes. To me, it smells like a better blend with more depth and you get more of that smoky quality as you move forward. Not a massive difference between them, but it’s noticeable to me that Intense EDP is the better cologne.
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