Armaf Club de Nuit Intense EDT vs. EDP

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?

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

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