Derby Club House Gold Men by Armaf

I bought this in March 2023 for 15 euros on Notino; nowadays you can only find it on eBay. I agree it smells very much like Montblanc, but with better projection and longevity. Although it’s linear and lacks much evolution, I absolutely love it: an elegant, formal scent, like being impeccably dressed. Unlike other fresh or youthful fragrances, this feels more mature, perfect for guys over 30, and offers great quality considering the price. Scent: 7/10, Sillage: 5/10, Longevity: 8/10.

Probably the cheapest perfume in my collection, but definitely not my least favorite—a real gem in terms of bottle design and aroma.

This is my second blind buy from Armaf, and another disappointment. I expected more from Tag Him; I bought it for the low price and wanted to believe in the brand as a stepping stone to Club de Nuit. It’s true that it shares some distant notes with Legend by Montblanc, but it leans into a very sweet profile that strays from the original. At first, it’s unbearable, though it calms down as it dries and stops being so nauseating. The truth is, it lasts a long time and has good projection, which is a shame that such an old-fashioned scent has those qualities. It seems Armaf knows how to make things right; they just need to find a fragrance that’s actually worth it.

This review is for a 2017 bottle, batch 232200. I loved it instantly: a very soft spicy opening with a fresh lemon note that wakes you up. As it dries down, the pineapple combined with apple is delicious, with a light cedar that stays close to the skin at the end. I’ve used it several times (6-8 sprays) and the performance is brutal: in the office or closed, cool places, it easily lasts 8 to 10 hours. The first three hours project well, with a sillage of about two meters that got me compliments. Then the sillage drops to the fifth or sixth hour, when it stays close to the skin, but I can still smell it until ten. Clothes hold it for 14 to 16 hours. In open, hot places, projection drops to about two hours, then the sillage fades and I only notice it for another hour or two, totaling 5 to 6 hours. I recommend it blindly for the scent, quality, longevity, and price; I have more expensive perfumes that don’t last as long. Ideal for mild spring or autumn climates. Definitely a good purchase and I always get compliments when I wear it.

Brutal fragrance: the smoked apple and pineapple are a hit. Clean and linear, but ugh, so rich.

Out of all the Armaf perfumes I’ve tried, this one has the lowest performance, though it’s still good. I absolutely loved it. It’s potent with a spicy and citrusy opening (sweet, not fresh), very spicy. The citrus notes fade quickly, giving way to sweet fruits with spices, with pineapple standing out over apple, all over an almost imperceptible floral base. The dry down is exquisite: amber, tonka vanilla, and cedar… masculine, seductive, and elegant. The only downside is the longevity: it lasts about 6 hours, projects well for the first two, then moves to arm’s length, and the last hour is close to the skin. For the price, you can’t ask for more; other famous brands charge triple and perform the same. Excellent value for money. Ideal for cold or mild climates, day or night, and even in summer if it’s not too hot.