ARMAF, Club De Nuit Woman 105ml Eau De Parfum

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I initially meet this beautiful jammy rose accord (that almost translates to a black cherry-like note) that is then immediately darkened by the patchouli and oud notes.

There’s vetiver that adds a bit of that harshness that gives this perfume that classic old school/designer ish quality and it does smell way more expensive then it actually is but is definitely alot sweeter than CCM and less refined/smooth. Both of my Club de Nuits are newer batches which may need to macerate and/or may not last as long as some other wearers report. In addition to poor performance, Club De Nuit Woman seems to be drenched in an evaporative chemical so aggressive it is impossible to detect any of the promised peach or grapefruit notes. On my clothes it smells a lil dirty which is not bad, because it makes perfect harmony, between rose and all the rest.A little bit of vanilla comes up late in the dry down but it retains an almost green or herbal quality, I think from the combination with patchouli and the herbal note in the geranium. The presentation is acceptable, even almost pretty, It presents the structure of a Floral Chypre but the strong oriental atmosphere draws our attention to the happy marriage of the dominant rose with the spices and the base where the oud note is not predominant. It also fills a hole in my collection, which is remarkably light on citrus-forward freshie "clean girl" scents. I’ve noticed this about quite a few Armaf scents now - there’s a certain sharpness in the opening that can get a little off putting. Big mistake, it produced a headache and nausea which unfortunately reoccurs everytime I spray this on.

I could see this working as a unisex fragrance, although the florals make me feel like it's more toward the femme side of the spectrum.CDNIW also shares some similarities with Velvet Rouge by Jason Wu (which is greener, spicier, bolder) and Agent Provocateur (which more musky, sharp, metallic).

Extremely hard to describe, very mysterious, I just don't know what to think of it, but in a good way. It's the embodiment of darkness, sensuality, and allure that sets you apart in any room, making an unforgettable impression that lingers in the minds of those you encounter. The old version used to be his favorite perfume despite the huge wardrobe, now with the 2020 version, he barely ever reaches for it. This is a scent for those cold, enigmatic evenings when you want to leave an unforgettable impression.The roses in the heart are very similar to the feel of the Chanel and the patchouli/musks in the bass feel more round and earthy. My friend, the hostess, the waitress and even the chef that was passing by my table stopped to compliment it (meaning that it's sillage is probably somewhere among strong to enormous, so pay attention to how many sprays you are giving yourself) . This is obviously a clone of the Chanel, but the vetiver in it is amped up to a point where it detracts from the composition. I just got this less than a week ago and it may be too soon to give a final verdict but OMG I'm in love. I bought the fragrance expecting to love it just to realize I prefer fresh fragrances and not a fan of overwhelming sweet fragrances, and this is one of those.