If the original loses longevity, loses sillage, and becomes less of the fragrance that made it king and still continues to charge the same premium or more, then I applaud anyone for making something that can outperform the original and save its consumer money.
Exactly why I would not bother buying the CA. I have CDIM Limited Edition Parfum for the fraction of CA price and with monstrous performance, longevity and sillage. CA is still lovely but is rather subtle from the get go and quickly loses any power it has and fades away. It does not deserve the outrageous price tag by any stretch.
Earlier versions of Aventus had linalool in the mixture, which obviously provided for the intensity now lacking in the current formulation (same thing happened with La Nuit de l’Homme EDT, or with the outright suspension of Terre d’Hermes Eau Fraiche) but I don’t see the same amount of criticism in their case… one has to wonder why …
I encourage these houses because it teaches a lesson to the designer and niche houses to come back to earth from the clouds with their insane prices and formulations that get worse and worse each year. More people should buy these clones.
This is why I love your channel, you go from high end fragrances to more "affordable" ones, without bashing on the company but focusing on the value and quality of the product.
I ran to get my bottle when I saw this review post!! two sprays to get me right for the review.. It was very strong the 1st time I used it, its growing on me.. my son and I love your story, we both had assholes push us around in school, and seeing you move on to be a force in the world is healing and refreshing!! Rock on Aaron, the world loves you Brother
By far the best reviewer of fragrances on RUclips, helps even novices like me begin to understand the basics. Keep up the good work. PS: support British businesses too folk 💪👊
i’m not against dupes but sometimes it does upset me because i feel that the original work of the perfumer is being ripped off. However like you said if they’re going to reformulate things and sell us stuff that lasts two seconds for $300, then i see where dupe houses have their place.
I feel the same, not against dupes but feel it’s a bit wrong to “copy” another’s work. I do think brands like LVMH/Estee Lauder etc. ruin perfumer’s original work with reformulations. I wonder if that’s why we’re seeing more perfumers “recreate” their old fragrances with niche houses or creating their own house.
@@kitsune.422 If people would be educated more on what goes into the perfume market they would welcome dupes as good as the limited club ed nuit a lot more. Aventus sells for what 300$ with a cost of less than 15$ a bottle. All good and fine, the big issue is when they try to drop even that number and start using cheaper and cheaper ingredients (barley any get banned) its legit all cost effectiveness they are looking for. I have never had a dupe or clone as sharp and good as The CDN limited. I am stunned.
My friend had new batch of creed I sampled smh..lasted maybe hour with poor projection no smoke was clean smell but basic. My dad and I later had a sample of creed. We both was like this is so weak and not impressed..talk about reformulated wow.
@@macadonis9242 this is the same. Even though the website promises to be sending the batches imported from uae, they are sending the ones from france, which are the worst with zero projection.saw the recent reviews and realised how bad it is.
In my opinion, you are 100% right Aaron. If the original starts lacking and gets reformulated to a point where its no longer its former "beast" self than those dupe companies should feel free to take the old DNA and revive it again. I Own this Club de nuit intense man Parfum and the Club De Nuit "Sillage EDP" (Silver Mountain Water) clone wich also apparently smells like the old formulations as far as ive heard from a few people. I used to like and respect Creed for their fragrances..... but man after so many refomulations i dont even know what to think anymore to be honest.
@@indianhistorybuff YES. I have the Millesime Imperial because it's one of my favorite scents but the poor sillage and performance is just unacceptable for the price. Thankfully I only paid $150 for mine because it's a partial but spending retail on a full bottle of this is unjustifiable when Armaf's Milestone has more depth and is stronger than the original at 20% of the price.
Never would've thought you would review a clone perfume. I'm impressed, Aaron. I think clones help people from an awful situation such as buying a reformulated perfume for a crazy price... :)
Of all the fragrances I've owned over the years, expensive and cheap, creed, TF, PDM etc; I have never had more compliments than when I was wearing this one. I personally felt the same in that the scent was only close to the skin, but the amount of times people have said I can smell the trail of you down the corridor on this one is insane. The sillage on it is actually a beast!
@@alexjones3261 nice. I’m a 20 year old guy. I’ve heard around that this fragrance can be too masculine and mature for younger adults. Do you think that true when it comes to the club de nuit limited edition? I want to buy it but scared it gonna be too mature smelling for my age
This fragrance has been amazing on my skin. I feel that I can detect it close to my skin very well but I don’t notice it as much while I go about my day. However, I’m constantly asked what I’m wearing/complimented for upwards of 12 hours after I put it on. I hope they keep the special edition around!
Maximum credit to you for reviewing dupes, especially of the houses who wildly overcharge nowadays. Lattafa and Perfume Parlour are worth looking at. I love PP's version of PDM Herod, which is a bit sweeter in the opening and dries down very similar to the Parfums de Marly, which I own and love as well. By the way, Oxytocin is one of my all time favourites! I had an unprompted compliment from the supervisor at the checkout at my Sainsbury's local! x
I’m glad you did the limited edition because it’s the best version. Unfortunately most people buy the standard one which is very harsh in the beginning. The standard version is half the price of this one though
I’m excited that you’re getting off your high horse man. No offense. But your reviews are great and we need someone like you to represent. Your format is super dope!
This is one of my favorite reviews ever. Aventus has gone so far downhill that it must be boycotted. My husband used to use Aventus until he finally but a bottle of CDNIM a couple of years ago and thought it to be a dead ringer for his 2010 Aventus batch. So he decided buying Aventus was just stupid and now he layers the CDNIM with Al Haramain L'Aventure for the whole Aventus vibe and sometimes even Terre D'hermes for an even more classy and unique scent. The results are heavenly.
I would really like if you would also review Club de Nuit Sillage vs Silver Mountain Water and Club de Nuit Milestone vs Millesime Imperiale, I think that these would make an interesting video
First of all, thank you! To get a dupe review from you is a big deal to me, personally, because I have a good mixture of dupes and original perfumes. My small collection has to fit into my budget and your specialty of chemistry background and creator of a perfume house creates a unique environment for reviews. Fantastic Review!!
I own Creed Aventus and also CDNIM Parfum Edition, i must say Armaf has a better longevity and better projection but I still prefer Aventus it's smells somehow more natural if makes sense. I had people asking what is the frag. you wearing I need to buy it for my husband was Armaf 🤦😳
I personally feel like if you like a scent and don't want to pay an outrageous price for a name then there is nothing wrong with wearing a dupe as long as you don't go trying to pass it off for the real thing. Some of us out there don't really have the budget to afford a $300 dollar by Killian fragrance but can afford a $50 Alexandria fragrance dupe that smells almost 💯 the same.
I've never been more sad than the time i found out that LNDL by YSL has been reformulated. It was literally the best fragrance for me, now it became reaaallyy bad that i get disgusted from and wash the sprays out of me
I have the original formula - its literally just a heavy lavender with a slight spice. No depth, no transitions, no top note, just... a lavender bakery smell. So boring! - You'll find something better. LNDL is almost like what white bread would smell like if it was flavored with lavender.
@@oceansoflorewi you're definitely right. It's linear, non offending, safe fragrance. As a doctor this fragrance gives a feeling of familiarity and reassurance to my patients. They even missed it. Ps: in my culture, i think we have a different ingredients of bread because people couldn't relate to it.
Smell wise its actually almost entirely the same. And it never was a good performer just like the one by d&g but people say it was a beast, that’s a myth.
On behalf of the vast majority, thanks for this, Aaron. It couldn't have been easy, and we all loved watching you barely maintain a straight face here. 8/10!!! Let's go!
It's probably worth putting "Limited Edition" in the title as it is technically a different fragrance to the original CDNIM, and there are probably people looking for videos on the limited edition specifically as it's widely regarded as the best one in the CDNIM line up.
In my review, i stated a controversial opinion that this was closest to the original formulation of Aventus 😆 It was really nice seeing this review from someone i can trust, who knows fragrances very well. Also, it was very nice seeing you go way more in depth than me, haha. I'm very excited to see your video comparing aventus formulations!
That's the type of clone I deeply respect because it delivers what the original one is supposed to deliver while ripping off customers. I'm not even sure if we can call these types of fragrances "clone" when the original one is either reformulated or discounted.
While there may be a TON of fragrance influencers, and their videos, on RUclips, Aaron stands in a class of his OWN. You get the sense he really KNOWS what he's talking about, enabling you to fully appreciate and respect WHATEVER he has to say about whatever fragrance he's talking about. 👍🙂
Aventus batches have varied so much over its lifetime. Some of the earlier batches were really fruity and pineapple heavy, while others were really smoky. The first time I tried it was in 2012 and it was a pure smoke bomb but I couldn't remember which batch it was and even ones during the same year would have slight variations. The holy grail batches are those that were made prior to 2015 in my opinion, or at least when they still used non-IFRA compliant oakmoss. The best batch I've tried is 15U01. It was the perfect balance between fruity pineapple and smoky birch tar and leather and was a beast in terms of performance.
Nice review. I have Aventus and have owned the CdNIM. Sold the Armaf. It was good, but it's simply not Aventus. Thumbs down to all of the Creed "haters". Aventus is one of the greatest scents ever created.
I have a few Creeds, Aventus and Aventus Cologne which I prefer. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man gets more compliments than Creed it is the cheapest version EDT I also have EDP. I don’t have Limited Edition. I have a few Armaf clones and most are excellent, especially Killan Rose Oud clone, lasts forever. Lovely and interesting presentation by you. 👍
It’s the most complimented fragrance I’ve ever worn and the cheapest. The limited edition really suits my skin . I’ve always struggled to find the right fragrance for myself . This one does just that and at a fraction of the cost of my previous buys . These Saudi houses are really starting to make their mark . I’ll always ask someone wearing a fragrance I like , what it is ? Many recently have been from Middle Eastern fragrance houses .
@@gunersozen905 I’ve had loads of batches and all been the same. Had around 6 bottles since its release . You will need it to macerate for a few weeks to get the best out of it .
Just found your channel maybe two weeks ago. Its 10/13/23 as of this post. Was sure you were getting ready to bash this fragrance. Was hoping you at least had the limited edition. To my surprise you said you liked it. Bravo to you sir. Love the honesty of your channel. This video got you another sub. Going to look into your fragrances too.
Great review of a remarkable fragrance (for the price). I really like the fact that you actually wore the fragrance before the review instead of using your expertise to surmise what the performance, scent character and development will be from what essentially is a first impression (of the opening). As knowledgeable as you are and as an experienced perfumer its great to get your fully informed take from an extended wearing. Hopefully all (or most) of your reviews from now on will adopt this protocol.
Aaron I just wanted to thank you for your knowledge as well as your creativity with your Frangrances. I recently took advantage of your maxaroma special and purchased 8 of your fragrances. You are the first perfumer in which I can get the pure breakdown and story of your fragrances and they are extraordinary. Patchouli Noir is my favorite as well as Raw Cherry. I will definitely be getting your Oud when you relaunch as I am fascinated with how it will be presented. Thank you for being you and for celebrating the perfume world. Forget the haters, because what you are doing is remarkable.
Great review, I like the limited edition of CDNIM. Since clones are on the rise I hope you review some of good ones like Afnan 9PM, Lattafa Fakhar, Al Haramain L'adventure etc. Youre the best!
Your soft quiet voice with the background music is the most soothing fragrance review I have heard in my life! Don't take this as an insult but I could fall asleep to your reviews! Love it!
When I first smelled Aventus which was around 2015 & I believe it was a 2014/2015 batch I’d heard about it pineapple all that I was like “that sounds interesting & ladies love it? I should try this” 😂 ordered a sample from somewhere - I was blown away. Absolutely stunning. The pineapple was fucking next level. Each batch each year as it goes on it gets weaker and weaker and less impressive. It really does. I haven’t tried the limited edition Armaf but the EDT & EDP ARE good. Not really natural smelling but there’s so many clones out there fhat it’s likely anybody can find a clone they like that can replace a $400-$500 fragrance which gets worse and worse constantly
Great vid as always, Would be interested in you reviewing the EDT and EDP versions of CDIM. I believe reviewed the LE Parfum ver. There’s also a PURE Parfum version.
ps I finally bought Creed Aventus after owning all the dupes in the world (slight exaggeration) and was SUPER dissappointed. £300 for that?! If it wasn't so laughable, I'd be sick with regret.
Love it. Thx for validating my nose. I never pick up Aventus now that I own CDNIM LE. The dry down, off skin, is intoxicating in the air. When your body heats up, it will create a cloud around you.
This is one of your best and most honest vids YET. We all are waiting for that day when you will compare the original niche fragances like creed, xerjoff and roja parfums to the clone houses like armaf, lattafa and others 🙌
How does it compare to Mont Blanc Explorer? Bought Armaf CDN EDP for my brother at Xmas. He really likes it. His gf said it had an enchanting musk and was long lasting
@@cs9115 thank you. I have Explorer. Great all round do anything go anywhere type of fragrance. My go to if I don’t have time to choose what I want to wear for that day
I have Explorer and cdnim edt and edp. And samples of the new poorly reformulated Creed which lasts an hour on me if that. Has a kind of clean refreshing brisk scent which I think Explorer really nails Explorer last way longer than Creed. But honestly cdnim edt/edp has it own thing going which I love! And they definitely don't smell like the new formulation of creed.
Aaron,... you just skyrocketed to a level I did not even know excisted in this universe,... I was laughing out so loud!!!!!! I love this review. I now really need this bottle. I used to have the original CDNI but not the perfume limited edition. I really need to check this one out now. Thank you for your honesty. You are the best. Lots of love from Berlin
Hello Mr Aaron. I had a chance to sample the onyx extreme from my friend . I was absolutely stunned when I smelt it. That chocolaty smell and the rose is something to die for. Very well blended
Such a great review. I have been layering creed aventus on top of club de nuit intense man. It works really well. I would love to know about any fragrances that you really like.
...and I subscribed and binged at least 20 of your videos today. What an outstanding job you're doing! If I may can I suggest reviewing these 3 from Chanel: Coromandel, Sycomore and Cuir de russie? Cheers
Appreciate the video Aaron! This is besides a decant the closes I get to Aventus.....the price tag $$$$ is out of my reach. With you saying it's nice, well Hell I can stick out my chess with confidence!!!!! I have gotten unsolicited compliments with the ARMAF juice, look forward to the next video. Keep em coming
Love! Really love this review. I agree with you 100% and it's so nice and honest to review a 'cheaper' scent that deserves more credits. It's really good, although a bit syntetic at first. The dry down is amazing, I love it, just like you said. It should be more radient but what can you expect! This costs next to nothing. A no brainer for smaller budget.
Did you not review this before Aaron? I always loved when you grabbed the phone and said "can we please stop copying". Sad to see that video with your original thoughts has gone. Please don't be more "agreeable" and remove old videos because your channel has exploded in recent months. Your original cult following loved you for your honesty, whit and zero fear in the face of fragcom veterans. You were the Simon Cowell of fragrance reviewers 😅 I'm hoping you only archived the old video so you can bring it back. After all, it was on the EDT & this is the LE Parfum so wouldn't be too counterintuitive to have both despite the opinions in them being polar opposites. Please don't change the way you review because you're bigger now, the OG's loved how you were before and we remember that old CDNIM video.
I remember that video too. Shame he's seemingly removing controversial videos on popular frags to replace them with positive ones now he's got more subs.
I still have a K01 batch that i bought in the launch year of Aventus. Smells quite different to current batches. Definitely more smokey stuff back then. I still have a 2012 and 2017 batches and some is more fruity and very strong on pineapple and some is a even blend but poor longevity.
Great review Aaron. You are the best guy to ask this: Would you be able to make a video about non-perfume/fragrance ingredients like ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, BHT, Artificial colours etc and how safe are they on their long term use. Thanks.
I've recently started following you. I have no idea about 99% of the stuff when you get into chemistry, but I enjoy it and learn (hopefully become less ignorant). I hope to chech your fragrances soon. Site seems on hold for now. It would be great if you sold sample sets
I’ve owned both. CDIM fatigued me after awhile, always missed the juicy pineapple open and the musky dry down of Aventus. CDIM doesn’t have the same addictiveness 🤷🏽♂️
The hair dude, I'm struggling to think it's you! I like it, just keep on thinking you are another dude :) I'm really really looking forward to the Aventus review! I'm not a fan, but I do have ARMAF CDNIM limited edition, it's the only dupe I own!
@aaron love your reviews! Naz hidden gems reviewed Hamidi Addicted Intense by makers of ARMAF as beast mode better than CDNIM. What’s your take? is addicted intense the best Aventus dupe now on the market? Also please review Hamidi Maison Elixir and Hamidi Fusion Amity. Hearing a lot of great things about these. Thank you!!
Aaron, since you mentioned layering we would love for you to do a layering video. It could be ATH fragrances, a ATH fragrance with something else (designe/Niche) or 2 fragrances that are not your creations. If you are taking suggestions: My favorite layering combo: Onyx Extreme and Zaharoff Signature rose! 2 sprays of Onyx Extreme and 1 to 2 sprays of Signature rose as it is the lighter fragrance of the two. Please let me know if you need a decant of Signature rose for testing!
Hey I got lucky around Christmas and bought a old batch of creed aventus. I tell you what I love it do you think this new club is close to the old creed aventus?
Huge fan. I would love to see you do a review on all these. I never thought I would ever buy a dupe,but I bought Sillage and Milestone from the same company and compared them to the original creed and it’s crazy how I will never buy creed again. Armaf does an amazing job with Sillage. Better than SMW! I would get this one based on your review but I never liked Aventus.
If the original loses longevity, loses sillage, and becomes less of the fragrance that made it king and still continues to charge the same premium or more, then I applaud anyone for making something that can outperform the original and save its consumer money.
I aggee
Exactly why I would not bother buying the CA. I have CDIM Limited Edition Parfum for the fraction of CA price and with monstrous performance, longevity and sillage.
CA is still lovely but is rather subtle from the get go and quickly loses any power it has and fades away. It does not deserve the outrageous price tag by any stretch.
Earlier versions of Aventus had linalool in the mixture, which obviously provided for the intensity now lacking in the current formulation (same thing happened with La Nuit de l’Homme EDT, or with the outright suspension of Terre d’Hermes Eau Fraiche) but I don’t see the same amount of criticism in their case… one has to wonder why …
Amen to that. Let the market do its thing and may the best quality product win the consumers!
@@siegfriedo Because CDNIM is disgusting compared to the original, had both but tossed CDNIM
I encourage these houses because it teaches a lesson to the designer and niche houses to come back to earth from the clouds with their insane prices and formulations that get worse and worse each year. More people should buy these clones.
Bro, he's one of these houses LMFAO...
@@johngamer7 his prices are justified in comparison to normal niche houses
This is why I love your channel, you go from high end fragrances to more "affordable" ones, without bashing on the company but focusing on the value and quality of the product.
This guy is a Beast, and his knowledge is science base as I understand he is a chemistry. I would purchase a 👞 from this guy review.
I ran to get my bottle when I saw this review post!! two sprays to get me right for the review.. It was very strong the 1st time I used it, its growing on me.. my son and I love your story, we both had assholes push us around in school, and seeing you move on to be a force in the world is healing and refreshing!! Rock on Aaron, the world loves you Brother
I love this!!! Thank you🦄
where can i listen to his story that you talked about?
By far the best reviewer of fragrances on RUclips, helps even novices like me begin to understand the basics. Keep up the good work. PS: support British businesses too folk 💪👊
I appreciate that!
@@AaronTerenceHughes your welcome. Keep up the good work looking forward to seeing what comes out this year. I'm running low on supplies lol
This is my most complimented fragrance in my entire collection. Absolutely adore this fragrance. Lasts forever and affordable. Glad you reviewed it 😊
Which exact variation do you have? The names get confusing cause armaf has released so many flankers already .
Same. Lasts forever and the best price. CDIM og is the one i have...haven't tried the limited edition or the parfum version
@@davidpascual9571 the best one is the limited edition
@@saidalcapone3964 limited edition is the exact same
@@coolbanana5752 it's more smoother for me
i’m not against dupes but sometimes it does upset me because i feel that the original work of the perfumer is being ripped off. However like you said if they’re going to reformulate things and sell us stuff that lasts two seconds for $300, then i see where dupe houses have their place.
I feel the same, not against dupes but feel it’s a bit wrong to “copy” another’s work. I do think brands like LVMH/Estee Lauder etc. ruin perfumer’s original work with reformulations. I wonder if that’s why we’re seeing more perfumers “recreate” their old fragrances with niche houses or creating their own house.
@@kitsune.422 If people would be educated more on what goes into the perfume market they would welcome dupes as good as the limited club ed nuit a lot more.
Aventus sells for what 300$
with a cost of less than 15$ a bottle.
All good and fine, the big issue is when they try to drop even that number and start using cheaper and cheaper ingredients (barley any get banned) its legit all cost effectiveness they are looking for.
I have never had a dupe or clone as sharp and good as The CDN limited.
I am stunned.
My friend had new batch of creed I sampled smh..lasted maybe hour with poor projection no smoke was clean smell but basic. My dad and I later had a sample of creed. We both was like this is so weak and not impressed..talk about reformulated wow.
@@macadonis9242 this is the same. Even though the website promises to be sending the batches imported from uae, they are sending the ones from france, which are the worst with zero projection.saw the recent reviews and realised how bad it is.
@@macadonis9242 they were sold to company a few years ago. I guess the creeds wanted out of the business
In my opinion, you are 100% right Aaron. If the original starts lacking and gets reformulated to a point where its no longer its former "beast" self than those dupe companies should feel free to take the old DNA and revive it again. I Own this Club de nuit intense man Parfum and the Club De Nuit "Sillage EDP" (Silver Mountain Water) clone wich also apparently smells like the old formulations as far as ive heard from a few people.
I used to like and respect Creed for their fragrances..... but man after so many refomulations i dont even know what to think anymore to be honest.
Millisime Imperial is even worse. Milestone by Armaf is miles better.
@@indianhistorybuff YES. I have the Millesime Imperial because it's one of my favorite scents but the poor sillage and performance is just unacceptable for the price. Thankfully I only paid $150 for mine because it's a partial but spending retail on a full bottle of this is unjustifiable when Armaf's Milestone has more depth and is stronger than the original at 20% of the price.
@@twistedfantasyy🔥🔥
I’ve seen reviews of CDNIM for YEARS and never bought a bottle. THIS was the review that did it for me. I’m buying!
Really??? I mean its $27 for christ sake 😅. Im not even an Aventus fan but bought it just because its affordable
@@Edward.E.Nigma. Yea buy I also already had Nishane Hacivat and I kept hearing about the really bad opening.
@Kevin Whitter ahhh got ya. My fault my brotha. 🙏🏽. Peace and blessings
Never would've thought you would review a clone perfume. I'm impressed, Aaron. I think clones help people from an awful situation such as buying a reformulated perfume for a crazy price... :)
And the working class 😂
Been binging your content lately, can’t get enough. Wishing you health and wealth
Of all the fragrances I've owned over the years, expensive and cheap, creed, TF, PDM etc; I have never had more compliments than when I was wearing this one. I personally felt the same in that the scent was only close to the skin, but the amount of times people have said I can smell the trail of you down the corridor on this one is insane. The sillage on it is actually a beast!
Which version of armaf cdnim do you have?
@@Clevelandsteama and how many sprays? 👀
@@Clevelandsteama I've had all of them over the years but the limited edition parfum is definitely the best.
@@notever8401 oh you definitely have to be generous with the sprays 😉
@@alexjones3261 nice. I’m a 20 year old guy. I’ve heard around that this fragrance can be too masculine and mature for younger adults. Do you think that true when it comes to the club de nuit limited edition? I want to buy it but scared it gonna be too mature smelling for my age
A review we didn't know we needed from you.
I'm glad you made this review. Hopefully the hate will stop 😅
This fragrance has been amazing on my skin. I feel that I can detect it close to my skin very well but I don’t notice it as much while I go about my day. However, I’m constantly asked what I’m wearing/complimented for upwards of 12 hours after I put it on. I hope they keep the special edition around!
Maximum credit to you for reviewing dupes, especially of the houses who wildly overcharge nowadays. Lattafa and Perfume Parlour are worth looking at. I love PP's version of PDM Herod, which is a bit sweeter in the opening and dries down very similar to the Parfums de Marly, which I own and love as well. By the way, Oxytocin is one of my all time favourites! I had an unprompted compliment from the supervisor at the checkout at my Sainsbury's local! x
Dude I just found your channel and it’s so damn good. I love the passion you have for your art. Please keep reviews coming for a long long time.
Finally bro. I thought you would never come down to earth and help us regular humans get one of those badass reviews you provide
I’m glad you did the limited edition because it’s the best version. Unfortunately most people buy the standard one which is very harsh in the beginning. The standard version is half the price of this one though
I’m excited that you’re getting off your high horse man. No offense. But your reviews are great and we need someone like you to represent. Your format is super dope!
yessss! i have the Limited Parfum version, it's easily my most worn fragrance of 2022
هل يستاهل سعره
@@h.s179 i believe so
This is one of my favorite reviews ever. Aventus has gone so far downhill that it must be boycotted. My husband used to use Aventus until he finally but a bottle of CDNIM a couple of years ago and thought it to be a dead ringer for his 2010 Aventus batch. So he decided buying Aventus was just stupid and now he layers the CDNIM with Al Haramain L'Aventure for the whole Aventus vibe and sometimes even Terre D'hermes for an even more classy and unique scent. The results are heavenly.
So this like 2010 batches?
CDNIM by ARMAF has gotten me more compliments than anything else. Crazy. It's very strong though, 1-3 sprays MAX. Your channel is super underrated.
Which version of cdnim do you have?
@@Clevelandsteama 2020 ETD
I would really like if you would also review Club de Nuit Sillage vs Silver Mountain Water and Club de Nuit Milestone vs Millesime Imperiale, I think that these would make an interesting video
today i went to a expensive perfum shop and the sillage is 100% as silver mountain.
You’re awesome and beautiful inside out Aaron . Thanks for your honest reviews.❤
Here in Saudi Arabia (where it’s much closer to Armaf’s HQ), this costs £21, tax included. Great value
please buy for me
@@OmarZ77 Salam brother I will like to visit your country from Finland 👍
First of all, thank you! To get a dupe review from you is a big deal to me, personally, because I have a good mixture of dupes and original perfumes. My small collection has to fit into my budget and your specialty of chemistry background and creator of a perfume house creates a unique environment for reviews. Fantastic Review!!
I own Creed Aventus and also CDNIM Parfum Edition, i must say Armaf has a better longevity and better projection but I still prefer Aventus it's smells somehow more natural if makes sense. I had people asking what is the frag. you wearing I need to buy it for my husband was Armaf 🤦😳
Always makes me happy when I see a new review/video here. Thank you for your time and work!!
My pleasure!
I personally feel like if you like a scent and don't want to pay an outrageous price for a name then there is nothing wrong with wearing a dupe as long as you don't go trying to pass it off for the real thing. Some of us out there don't really have the budget to afford a $300 dollar by Killian fragrance but can afford a $50 Alexandria fragrance dupe that smells almost 💯 the same.
I've never been more sad than the time i found out that LNDL by YSL has been reformulated.
It was literally the best fragrance for me, now it became reaaallyy bad that i get disgusted from and wash the sprays out of me
I have the original formula - its literally just a heavy lavender with a slight spice. No depth, no transitions, no top note, just... a lavender bakery smell. So boring! - You'll find something better. LNDL is almost like what white bread would smell like if it was flavored with lavender.
@@oceansoflorewi you're definitely right. It's linear, non offending, safe fragrance. As a doctor this fragrance gives a feeling of familiarity and reassurance to my patients. They even missed it.
Ps: in my culture, i think we have a different ingredients of bread because people couldn't relate to it.
@@oceansoflorewi sometimes linear fragrances are exactly what someone wants. Safe and familiar as the OP said isn't always bad.
Smell wise its actually almost entirely the same. And it never was a good performer just like the one by d&g but people say it was a beast, that’s a myth.
@@oceansoflorewi can you suggest some good lavender fragrances for man, sir?
They’ve bought out 4 new club de nuit fragrances which would all make for great reviews! Brilliant video as always
I believe the Club De Nuit Aaron has reviewed is the Limited Edition judging by the presentation which is widely agreed to the best version.
On behalf of the vast majority, thanks for this, Aaron. It couldn't have been easy, and we all loved watching you barely maintain a straight face here. 8/10!!! Let's go!
It's probably worth putting "Limited Edition" in the title as it is technically a different fragrance to the original CDNIM, and there are probably people looking for videos on the limited edition specifically as it's widely regarded as the best one in the CDNIM line up.
In my review, i stated a controversial opinion that this was closest to the original formulation of Aventus 😆 It was really nice seeing this review from someone i can trust, who knows fragrances very well. Also, it was very nice seeing you go way more in depth than me, haha. I'm very excited to see your video comparing aventus formulations!
Do you think it is the same as the 2011 batches?
@@AbdulAzizAlkendi which fragrance? The CDNIM LE came out in 2021 i believe
@@ChadSecrets I mean, do you think club limited parfum is close to Aventus in 2011?
@AbdulAzizGamer2 can't speak directly to that formulation. CDNIM LE is like a more smokey fruity batch.
That's the type of clone I deeply respect because it delivers what the original one is supposed to deliver while ripping off customers. I'm not even sure if we can call these types of fragrances "clone" when the original one is either reformulated or discounted.
The edt is the real clone this parfume versions is kindoff like the elixir from sauvage. It’s very different
I trust Aaron’s opinion 100%! Great content as always!
Thanks for your great review as always Aaron. Is this the Eau de Toilette or Eau de Parfum?
While there may be a TON of fragrance influencers, and their videos, on RUclips, Aaron stands in a class of his OWN.
You get the sense he really KNOWS what he's talking about, enabling you to fully appreciate and respect WHATEVER he has to say about whatever fragrance he's talking about. 👍🙂
Aventus batches have varied so much over its lifetime. Some of the earlier batches were really fruity and pineapple heavy, while others were really smoky. The first time I tried it was in 2012 and it was a pure smoke bomb but I couldn't remember which batch it was and even ones during the same year would have slight variations. The holy grail batches are those that were made prior to 2015 in my opinion, or at least when they still used non-IFRA compliant oakmoss. The best batch I've tried is 15U01. It was the perfect balance between fruity pineapple and smoky birch tar and leather and was a beast in terms of performance.
So what about club de nuit limited
Looking forward to the creed formulation vid, nice work
Nice review. I have Aventus and have owned the CdNIM. Sold the Armaf. It was good, but it's simply not Aventus. Thumbs down to all of the Creed "haters". Aventus is one of the greatest scents ever created.
Very in depth review as always. Can’t wait for the rebranding for this year! Need to get myself a bottle of onyx.
I have a few Creeds, Aventus and Aventus Cologne which I prefer.
Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man gets more compliments than Creed it is the cheapest version EDT I also have EDP.
I don’t have Limited Edition.
I have a few Armaf clones and most are excellent, especially Killan Rose Oud clone, lasts forever.
Lovely and interesting presentation by you. 👍
I recently scored a sample of Aventus and as nice as it is....I would never choose to pay Creed money why I'm more than happy with my Club De Nuit!
We appreciate the content Aaron
It’s the most complimented fragrance I’ve ever worn and the cheapest. The limited edition really suits my skin . I’ve always struggled to find the right fragrance for myself . This one does just that and at a fraction of the cost of my previous buys . These Saudi houses are really starting to make their mark . I’ll always ask someone wearing a fragrance I like , what it is ? Many recently have been from Middle Eastern fragrance houses .
Which Batch do you have?
@@gunersozen905 I’ve had loads of batches and all been the same. Had around 6 bottles since its release . You will need it to macerate for a few weeks to get the best out of it .
@@darrenjones7607 Thank you very much🙏
@@gunersozen905 your welcome , have you tried Milestone? That’s a banger too
@@darrenjones7607 I get my CDNI LE in the morning. If I like the brand then I'll order sillage after that and maybe milestone after that
Just found your channel maybe two weeks ago. Its 10/13/23 as of this post. Was sure you were getting ready to bash this fragrance. Was hoping you at least had the limited edition. To my surprise you said you liked it. Bravo to you sir. Love the honesty of your channel. This video got you another sub. Going to look into your fragrances too.
Great review of a remarkable fragrance (for the price). I really like the fact that you actually wore the fragrance before the review instead of using your expertise to surmise what the performance, scent character and development will be from what essentially is a first impression (of the opening). As knowledgeable as you are and as an experienced perfumer its great to get your fully informed take from an extended wearing. Hopefully all (or most) of your reviews from now on will adopt this protocol.
Support the small businesses and support Arron. The big companies charge big money and give us less. Small companies charge less and give your more.
Aaron I just wanted to thank you for your knowledge as well as your creativity with your Frangrances. I recently took advantage of your maxaroma special and purchased 8 of your fragrances. You are the first perfumer in which I can get the pure breakdown and story of your fragrances and they are extraordinary. Patchouli Noir is my favorite as well as Raw Cherry. I will definitely be getting your Oud when you relaunch as I am fascinated with how it will be presented. Thank you for being you and for celebrating the perfume world. Forget the haters, because what you are doing is remarkable.
I really love your reviews. I am going to purchase one of your fragrance offerings. I'm leaning towards Onyx or perhaps the stronger version of Onyx.
Always an amazing review! Keep em coming please! Thank you! 😊
Happy New Year Aaron, wishing you a wonderful 2023 my friend.
this stuff hardly washes off… it gave me a confident boost actually because of that, KNOWING that you smell good.
Great review, I like the limited edition of CDNIM. Since clones are on the rise I hope you review some of good ones like Afnan 9PM, Lattafa Fakhar, Al Haramain L'adventure etc. Youre the best!
Your soft quiet voice with the background music is the most soothing fragrance review I have heard in my life! Don't take this as an insult but I could fall asleep to your reviews! Love it!
Love your videos I just found you. Superb description. Love the chemistry break down. Thank you.
Professional review as always...I would love to see you do a Milestone. Greetings from Serbia. You're the best Aaron. 🙂
Recently found your reviews. Love them! Keep up the awesome work!
Could you please review CLUB DE NUIT UNTOLD ?
Hi Aaron
Any chance of you reviewing Missoni Wave please?
When I first smelled Aventus which was around 2015 & I believe it was a 2014/2015 batch I’d heard about it pineapple all that I was like “that sounds interesting & ladies love it? I should try this” 😂 ordered a sample from somewhere - I was blown away. Absolutely stunning. The pineapple was fucking next level. Each batch each year as it goes on it gets weaker and weaker and less impressive. It really does. I haven’t tried the limited edition Armaf but the EDT & EDP ARE good. Not really natural smelling but there’s so many clones out there fhat it’s likely anybody can find a clone they like that can replace a $400-$500 fragrance which gets worse and worse constantly
Great vid as always, Would be interested in you reviewing the EDT and EDP versions of CDIM. I believe reviewed the LE Parfum ver. There’s also a PURE Parfum version.
I love your knowledge, willingness to review the cheapies and the talking hand gestures :)
ps I finally bought Creed Aventus after owning all the dupes in the world (slight exaggeration) and was SUPER dissappointed. £300 for that?! If it wasn't so laughable, I'd be sick with regret.
Love it. Thx for validating my nose. I never pick up Aventus now that I own CDNIM LE. The dry down, off skin, is intoxicating in the air. When your body heats up, it will create a cloud around you.
Thank you for your honest review. I'm gonna add this to my collection, based on this.
Can't wait for the video with the Aventus batches 😅
Thanks for your reviews!
Aaron how long ago did you have your hair transplant? it looks good.
I appreciate your review of this fragrance.
This is one of your best and most honest vids YET. We all are waiting for that day when you will compare the original niche fragances like creed, xerjoff and roja parfums to the clone houses like armaf, lattafa and others 🙌
Hi Aaron. Cheers from the American Kant! Insightful review. May try my first “dupe” after this video. I hope you are well.
Thank you for your review. A lot of people are perfume snobs and forget to be objective. 👍well done.
How does it compare to Mont Blanc Explorer? Bought Armaf CDN EDP for my brother at Xmas. He really likes it. His gf said it had an enchanting musk and was long lasting
@@cs9115 thank you. I have Explorer. Great all round do anything go anywhere type of fragrance. My go to if I don’t have time to choose what I want to wear for that day
I have Explorer and cdnim edt and edp. And samples of the new poorly reformulated Creed which lasts an hour on me if that. Has a kind of clean refreshing brisk scent which I think Explorer really nails Explorer last way longer than Creed. But honestly cdnim edt/edp has it own thing going which I love! And they definitely don't smell like the new formulation of creed.
Very much looking forward to your detailed comparison review of the different releases of Creed - Aventus…
Aaron,... you just skyrocketed to a level I did not even know excisted in this universe,... I was laughing out so loud!!!!!! I love this review. I now really need this bottle. I used to have the original CDNI but not the perfume limited edition. I really need to check this one out now. Thank you for your honesty. You are the best. Lots of love from Berlin
Hello Mr Aaron. I had a chance to sample the onyx extreme from my friend . I was absolutely stunned when I smelt it.
That chocolaty smell and the rose is something to die for. Very well blended
Such a great review. I have been layering creed aventus on top of club de nuit intense man. It works really well. I would love to know about any fragrances that you really like.
...and I subscribed and binged at least 20 of your videos today. What an outstanding job you're doing! If I may can I suggest reviewing these 3 from Chanel: Coromandel, Sycomore and Cuir de russie? Cheers
Appreciate the video Aaron! This is besides a decant the closes I get to Aventus.....the price tag $$$$ is out of my reach. With you saying it's nice, well Hell I can stick out my chess with confidence!!!!! I have gotten unsolicited compliments with the ARMAF juice, look forward to the next video. Keep em coming
Happy New Year Aaron 🎉. Looking forward to your work and branding in 2023.
Happy new year! Me to!
Love! Really love this review. I agree with you 100% and it's so nice and honest to review a 'cheaper' scent that deserves more credits. It's really good, although a bit syntetic at first. The dry down is amazing, I love it, just like you said. It should be more radient but what can you expect! This costs next to nothing. A no brainer for smaller budget.
A review I never thought I’d see.
PLEASE do La Yuqawam by Rasasi
Your opinion convinced me to try it. And aside from the opening I love this scent.
Man i wish i liked it. I get tart pine-sol mainly. I did like Pineapple Vintage Emperor EDP though. I like Explorer more than CDNIM.
Did you not review this before Aaron? I always loved when you grabbed the phone and said "can we please stop copying". Sad to see that video with your original thoughts has gone.
Please don't be more "agreeable" and remove old videos because your channel has exploded in recent months. Your original cult following loved you for your honesty, whit and zero fear in the face of fragcom veterans. You were the Simon Cowell of fragrance reviewers 😅
I'm hoping you only archived the old video so you can bring it back. After all, it was on the EDT & this is the LE Parfum so wouldn't be too counterintuitive to have both despite the opinions in them being polar opposites. Please don't change the way you review because you're bigger now, the OG's loved how you were before and we remember that old CDNIM video.
I remember that video too. Shame he's seemingly removing controversial videos on popular frags to replace them with positive ones now he's got more subs.
Dope review as always Aaron thank you so much and HNY to you :)
Happy new year!
Nothing will ever beat the first batches of aventus. I miss those days 😢
I still have a K01 batch that i bought in the launch year of Aventus. Smells quite different to current batches. Definitely more smokey stuff back then. I still have a 2012 and 2017 batches and some is more fruity and very strong on pineapple and some is a even blend but poor longevity.
@@DoomiePookieso what about led p
How much was the hair transplant? ,... They did a good job
Great and interesting review Aaron , not a fan of creed aventus myself does not last and I feel it is aimed at younger guys than myself .
Great review Aaron. You are the best guy to ask this: Would you be able to make a video about non-perfume/fragrance ingredients like ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, BHT, Artificial colours etc and how safe are they on their long term use. Thanks.
I've recently started following you.
I have no idea about 99% of the stuff when you get into chemistry, but I enjoy it and learn (hopefully become less ignorant).
I hope to chech your fragrances soon. Site seems on hold for now. It would be great if you sold sample sets
Welcome aboard!
I’ve owned both. CDIM fatigued me after awhile, always missed the juicy pineapple open and the musky dry down of Aventus. CDIM doesn’t have the same addictiveness 🤷🏽♂️
The hair dude, I'm struggling to think it's you! I like it, just keep on thinking you are another dude :) I'm really really looking forward to the Aventus review! I'm not a fan, but I do have ARMAF CDNIM limited edition, it's the only dupe I own!
@aaron love your reviews! Naz hidden gems reviewed Hamidi Addicted Intense by makers of ARMAF as beast mode better than CDNIM. What’s your take? is addicted intense the best Aventus dupe now on the market? Also please review Hamidi Maison Elixir and Hamidi Fusion Amity. Hearing a lot of great things about these. Thank you!!
Aaron, since you mentioned layering we would love for you to do a layering video. It could be ATH fragrances, a ATH fragrance with something else (designe/Niche) or 2 fragrances that are not your creations. If you are taking suggestions:
My favorite layering combo: Onyx Extreme and Zaharoff Signature rose! 2 sprays of Onyx Extreme and 1 to 2 sprays of Signature rose as it is the lighter fragrance of the two. Please let me know if you need a decant of Signature rose for testing!
Aaron it’s even cheaper on Amazon £27 steal great video as always
Hey I got lucky around Christmas and bought a old batch of creed aventus. I tell you what I love it do you think this new club is close to the old creed aventus?
Huge fan. I would love to see you do a review on all these. I never thought I would ever buy a dupe,but I bought Sillage and Milestone from the same company and compared them to the original creed and it’s crazy how I will never buy creed again. Armaf does an amazing job with Sillage. Better than SMW! I would get this one based on your review but I never liked Aventus.
It would be great if u make a review for club de nuit 'untold'.. they say its a dupe of baccarat rouge 540. Respect... Sam from mauritius island..