“TLDR Version: Find a seller that sells an older batch Pre 20178(Silver/chrome sprayer). The new reformulations (Black sprayer with armaf engraving) are severely under performing.Pre 2018: Long lasting (8+ hours on 3 sprays, Great projection, endless compliments)2018 Batch: Short lasting (2 hours max and can't even smell it on my skin)What ever happened to the idea that "if it aint broke don't fix it"? This is the 2nd time buying CDNIM and apparently I ended up getting a newer reformulation. I must say this reformulation is TERRIBLE.5/5 Stats: Here are the "stats": Batch# 251459, 80%vol, PD: 12/2017 (production date?), ED: 12/2022 (Expiration Date?).My original bottle with the Silver Sprayer was purchased in March 2018 from "Hammad's Bargains". Amazing scent, amazing performance, great projection and it lasted all day, easily 8-10 hours with just 3 sprays.(5/5 stars).1/5 Stars: Here are the "stats": Batch# 253766, 10541. PD: 02/2018, ED: 02/2023.My Newest bottle purchased in July 2018 from "Sterling Parfums" is from a February 2018 batch. This is a complete 180 in performance and a huge disappointment. While yes the smell is still great, you wont smell if after 2 hours. Its barely even noticeable on the skin by that point. There is little to no projection. I've tried spraying 5 times instead of my normal 3, I've tried spraying it directly on my suits, and I even did the pillow test. Again after about 2 hours the fragrance is nonexistent.Check with the Seller before buying. DO NOT BUY the newer batches/reformulations. If its made in 2018 you will be disappointed.”
“Strong at first. Recommend 10 to 20min air out time. After you'll smell nice . Similar to aventus. I mixed mine with another cologne and it's so smooth. Girlfriend loves it.Also what I did was sprayed it on my work clothes on the inside the night before and it lasted my entire 16hr shift. One spray.My thought of this one is don't over do it. More of a hinting cologne or up close. Little goes a long way. Just because you can't smell it doesn't mean it's not there.”
“Something is not right.. Everything seems to point to be fake.. Sticker on bottom was sideways and metal with diamond put on the top right not in the middle like the original.. Only last about 20 minutes and not hours like original.. Very disappointing.. Batch match 2018”
“Probably more towards 3.5 stars. I like the GIT clone much more. Still, this isn't awful. It almost has a "cardboard" smell to me on the open but that goes away quickly. Not my favorite but I definitely don't regret the purchase given the very low cost.”
“Does this smell like Aventus, yes. However, as you can see from the horrible rash it left on my arm, it is made with cheap ingredients that probably shouldn't be on your skin. I will also add I have NEVER had a rash from a fragrance before in my life. This is the first Armaf I have tried, and it will be the last. I will stick with my Aventus Oil clone.”
