Club De Nuit Milestone Eau De Parfum Spray by Armaf

Okay, this scent is slightly more "polarizing" in my opinion. I don't see that as a bad thing though, but you should be aware if you're looking for something you can just put on blindly, this is not the one. Great Value because it nails Creed's Millesime Imperial down according to hundreds of people on fragrantica. Have I smelled that? No. On its own though, it's pretty great. I understand why it is a signature for some people. It sticks out, it's rare to find people that smell like this. It has this watermelon beginning with an interesting inky-ness feel on its base. It takes getting used to. It is definitely artistic, a fragrance that exists purely for someone who loves fragrances and doesn't want to smell like shower gel (no hate towards shower gel fragrances, ... MoreOkay, this scent is slightly more "polarizing" in my opinion. I don't see that as a bad thing though, but you should be aware if you're looking for something you can just put on blindly, this is not the one. Great Value because it nails Creed's Millesime Imperial down according to hundreds of people on fragrantica. Have I smelled that? No. On its own though, it's pretty great. I understand why it is a signature for some people. It sticks out, it's rare to find people that smell like this. It has this watermelon beginning with an interesting inky-ness feel on its base. It takes getting used to. It is definitely artistic, a fragrance that exists purely for someone who loves fragrances and doesn't want to smell like shower gel (no hate towards shower gel fragrances, this is just definitely not that). If you're not in the know, it's an acquired taste. You might not pull in crazy compliments, but if you like it, you'll love it. This one is for you, not for them.

Armaf EDT

Opens with a chemical smell but upon dry down evolves into a smooth smelling scent. I put it on at night and I could still smell it in the morning. For me the longevity was eight hrs. When compared to Aventus the scent was almost indistinguishable the biggest difference is in price. I can get ten bottles of the Armaf to one bottle of the Aventus. Economically it is a no-brainer. If a person wanted to they could get a small bottle of Aventus and however many bottles of Armaf they wanted and they would have the best of both worlds high and low.

Better than Creed Milli

Like others, I to have noticed that Creed batches over recent years have lacked performance, so decided to try this Armaf Milestone to replace Creed Millisime Emperial. So glad I did, since this Armaf has better performance while capturing that older Creed scent of "salty watermelon". I tried two samples of Creed (aventus and milli) from Nordstrom and these batches were trash in performance. So glad Armaf has this one and other great clones with better performance. The much lower price is nice too.

From my box: Batch# 282097, 06997 PD:7/2019, made in france. NOT GOOD!

First let me start by saying I've used an older "batch" of CDNIM and it was pretty darn good. Fairly long lasting and a very nice clean fragrance. Not identical Aventus, but close enough that you'd have to smell them side by side to differentiate between the two. This newer "batch" of CDNIM I just bough is just plain not good. I'm not sure what Armaf changed, but it certainly wasn't a change for the better. The fragrance now smells like a mess and the longevity is maybe 2 hours before it sits very close to the skin. Yes, you still have the birch tar fragrance in CDNIM that is the hallmark of any fragrance trying to emulate Aventus. But, in my opinion, all the supporting / accompanying notes are what create the messiness of this current formulation. I will also say ... MoreFirst let me start by saying I've used an older "batch" of CDNIM and it was pretty darn good. Fairly long lasting and a very nice clean fragrance. Not identical Aventus, but close enough that you'd have to smell them side by side to differentiate between the two. This newer "batch" of CDNIM I just bough is just plain not good. I'm not sure what Armaf changed, but it certainly wasn't a change for the better. The fragrance now smells like a mess and the longevity is maybe 2 hours before it sits very close to the skin. Yes, you still have the birch tar fragrance in CDNIM that is the hallmark of any fragrance trying to emulate Aventus. But, in my opinion, all the supporting / accompanying notes are what create the messiness of this current formulation. I will also say that I've watched several YouTube reviewers talk about "batch" variations of CDNIM and some have said they don't notice any difference between the older and newer batches. To my nose, there is definitely a difference so I have to disagree with the reviewers that have states otherwise. IMO, don't buy CDNIM till Armaf fixes what they've done to this fragrance.

Great fragrance, great value

This is supposed to be a tribute to Aventus, but Aventus has changed so much that comparing anything to it is like testing hairspray in a hurricane. I can say this is a very well blended fragrance. Many reviews complain about the lemon Pledge opening, but this mellows after some air gets in the bottle. I like this a lot, and I have a very hard time finding fragrances that work on me. However, I've not received a single compliment on it, and it projects very well. My signature fragrance has been discontinued and I get compliments on it from people of all ages and genders. I was really hoping this could replace my signature scent, but it's not quite the masterpiece it is. I won't disclose the name of that masterpiece because the price is skyrocketing as supplies ... MoreThis is supposed to be a tribute to Aventus, but Aventus has changed so much that comparing anything to it is like testing hairspray in a hurricane. I can say this is a very well blended fragrance. Many reviews complain about the lemon Pledge opening, but this mellows after some air gets in the bottle. I like this a lot, and I have a very hard time finding fragrances that work on me. However, I've not received a single compliment on it, and it projects very well. My signature fragrance has been discontinued and I get compliments on it from people of all ages and genders. I was really hoping this could replace my signature scent, but it's not quite the masterpiece it is. I won't disclose the name of that masterpiece because the price is skyrocketing as supplies shrink, but I can definitely recommend CdNIM. It smells as good as the batch of Aventus that I had if not better, and you can't beat the price!

Long Lasting Smells Good Affordable

Long Lasting Smells Good Affordable. The Leather and woodsy smell give this its personality. I never smelled Creed Aventus so when I blind Bought This I didnt know what I was getting. it is a manly smell though there is a hint of musk it is not a musky smelling fragrance. The initial 5 minutes are a bit harsh, but after 5 minutes it morphs into something wonderful that is guaranteed to get compliments.If you are in to sweet, blue, and summer frags then try it before you buy it. To me it was a good blind buy, but its not a super safe scent like your typical blue fragrance. I Love this cologne and it is versatile. Most colognes don't usually last long on me. That being said the 5 to 6 hours I get and 1.5 to 2 of descent projection is pretty impressive. Solid ... MoreLong Lasting Smells Good Affordable. The Leather and woodsy smell give this its personality. I never smelled Creed Aventus so when I blind Bought This I didnt know what I was getting. it is a manly smell though there is a hint of musk it is not a musky smelling fragrance. The initial 5 minutes are a bit harsh, but after 5 minutes it morphs into something wonderful that is guaranteed to get compliments.If you are in to sweet, blue, and summer frags then try it before you buy it. To me it was a good blind buy, but its not a super safe scent like your typical blue fragrance. I Love this cologne and it is versatile. Most colognes don't usually last long on me. That being said the 5 to 6 hours I get and 1.5 to 2 of descent projection is pretty impressive. Solid Performer. Cant beat the price.

Not as good as the original earlier batches

I have bought CDNI since 2016 because i fell in love with the smell. The 2016 batch (i still have 3 unopened bottles of 2016 batch) is the best EDT you will ever find. It smells natural, creamy and so rich, not synthetic at all and it's literally BETTER than Creed Aventus! In 2017 i bought another bottle and it was almost the same. Except the projection is a bit worse. In 2018 i bought another bottle and it was also decent. But now something drastic happened. I just received a 10/2019 bottle. And it smells like the cheapest most synthetic mosquito repellant. The projection is 1/10 of what it was in 2016. Btw i still have full bottles and open bottles of these batches mentioned above stored in 5c fridges in bags. They are so different in comparison and all are ... MoreI have bought CDNI since 2016 because i fell in love with the smell. The 2016 batch (i still have 3 unopened bottles of 2016 batch) is the best EDT you will ever find. It smells natural, creamy and so rich, not synthetic at all and it's literally BETTER than Creed Aventus! In 2017 i bought another bottle and it was almost the same. Except the projection is a bit worse. In 2018 i bought another bottle and it was also decent. But now something drastic happened. I just received a 10/2019 bottle. And it smells like the cheapest most synthetic mosquito repellant. The projection is 1/10 of what it was in 2016. Btw i still have full bottles and open bottles of these batches mentioned above stored in 5c fridges in bags. They are so different in comparison and all are original bought from big vendors. So everything written about reformulation is true. Stay away from the 10/2019 batch!!! Try to find something before 2018 batches. 2016 is really the best batch ever made. But i doubt you can find it around!

Summer time classic

I've not smelt MI so I'll just talk about this. Milestone on its own is simply a summer time or any warm place masterpiece to me. It's sensual, comforting and so relaxing without being overpowering and best of all, lasts all day.The only reason it's not getting a five star is because it's not a cold weather scent for that versatility. but those extremely hot days, I suggest you blind treat you nose to this. Fragrancex as usual speedy delivery and excellent service 👌🏽

Summertime Fragrance at it's best!

I probably wear this one the most during the warm and hot weather months. And it smells so good my wife tends to steal it and often leaves it in her bathroom! I will probably be forced to buy another bottle very soon as it's being used at such a high frequency and the Spring/Summer just is getting started. I get tons of compliments. The endurance of this fragrance is wonderful in contrast to it's cost. An absolute wonderful value!

WOW...now this is POWERFUL!!!

PROS: - Amazing Price VS Quality!!! - Super long-lasting (+8 hours) CONS: - Super powerful...careful with the sprays! - Dries down to a musky funky odor after about 10 hours Wow...this is the Mike Tyson of colognes! Seriously...it will punch you in the face if you spray on too much. I oversprayed and had the whole row behind me at church coughing and sneezing. I felt horrible, but that's just how powerful this cologne is. I sprayed it 4 times and that was waaaaaaaay too much. But when applied correctly...its a work of art! I have limited myself to spraying any Armaf scents no more than two sprays. That's the safest way for me to use them. This cologne is pineapple-musk HEAVEN!!! Like I mentioned....The opening is Mike-Tyson-Punch-You-In-The-Face STRONG!!! But it ... MorePROS: - Amazing Price VS Quality!!! - Super long-lasting (+8 hours) CONS: - Super powerful...careful with the sprays! - Dries down to a musky funky odor after about 10 hours Wow...this is the Mike Tyson of colognes! Seriously...it will punch you in the face if you spray on too much. I oversprayed and had the whole row behind me at church coughing and sneezing. I felt horrible, but that's just how powerful this cologne is. I sprayed it 4 times and that was waaaaaaaay too much. But when applied correctly...its a work of art! I have limited myself to spraying any Armaf scents no more than two sprays. That's the safest way for me to use them. This cologne is pineapple-musk HEAVEN!!! Like I mentioned....The opening is Mike-Tyson-Punch-You-In-The-Face STRONG!!! But it calms down to this beautiful Pineapple, Bergamot and Vanilla perfection that just says everything you want to hear and feel. I have never smelled "Creed - Aventus" but if it smells like this then they were on to something awesome. Too bad Creed got greedy...I mean, if you buy a cologne for $400 it better come with a guarantee that you'll get something in return. They're insane!!! Thankfully...ARMAF has beaten them at their own game...and they're doing it with the people at heart! THANK YOU ARMAF!