Club De Nuit Urban Elixir

Explore the Scent #5 The Grown-Up Version of Sauvage? I've seen many people describe this fragrance as a clone of Sauvage, and honestly, I can understand where that comparison comes from. However, I wouldn't say this is a 1:1 clone. To my nose, Urban Man Elixir takes inspiration from that DNA and adds its own twist, creating something that feels a little more mature and refined. The opening immediately hits you with a heavy dose of amber, accompanied by a subtle smoky pineapple accord. Compared to Sauvage's bright citrus, pink pepper, and airy freshness, Urban Man Elixir feels noticeably thicker, warmer, and denser right from the beginning. I also pick up a dry woody character that reminds me of birch, giving me a slight resemblance to CDNIM. This is where I understand why people describe it as a hybrid between Aventus and Sauvage. The opening sits somewhere in the middle—a darker, smokier take on Aventus' fruity woods combined with Sauvage's spicy and aromatic DNA. Personally, I actually prefer the direction Urban Man Elixir takes. I feel like it adds more maturity to the original DNA, making it feel less youthful and more sophisticated. After the opening phase settles down, the Sauvage influence becomes more apparent. The familiar aromatic freshness starts to shine, but with additional touches of saffron and amber that give the fragrance more depth and character. This small twist elevates the DNA and makes it feel more complete. Is it a groundbreaking or completely unique fragrance? Definitely not. But what I appreciate about Urban Man Elixir is how it improves upon a very familiar DNA. It takes something recognizable and adds a more mature, smoother, and slightly richer personality to it. For me, this is an easy to reach fragrance in my collection. Versatile, crowd pleasing, and effortless to wear. This is the kind of scent you can grab without overthinking. When it comes to performance, I would describe it as decent. On my skin, I get around 1.5 hours of strong projection, followed by a moderate scent bubble before becoming closer to the skin. Total longevity is around 6 hours on my skin, while on fabric it lasts significantly longer even for a couple of days. Keep in mind that I have only owned this bottle for around 3 weeks, so there is still a possibility that the performance may improve as the fragrance matures. Ratings Scent: 9/10 Performance: 6/10 Versatility: 10/10 Final Thoughts A more mature interpretation of the Sauvage DNA with a darker, warmer, and slightly smokier personality. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it takes a familiar formula and makes it feel more refined. An easy signature scent that works almost anywhere, anytime.

This is by far, my most favorite inspired-by fragrance purchase this year. I should've gotten this earlier! Starts off with a tart and spicy pineapple-y bergamot, pepper, and ambroxan opening. The pineapple-like quality is about the only thing similar to Aventus. Although Urban Elixir has some woodiness, it isn't to the extent of Aventus nor the Intense Man line. As it dries down, the bergamot becomes more defined, very similar to Sauvage EDT, albeit slightly more peppery, while maintaining a mild pineapple-y scent. Side by side, the distinction from Sauvage is that Urban Elixir is more aromatic, tart, and spicy; whereas Sauvage is airier, drier, and has a more distinct metallic/mineralic quality. Overall, I believe Urban Elixir is closer to Prada's Luna Rossa Carbon. Performance: Solid 4ft+ projection in the first 1-2hrs, and survives the heat and sweat of 1-hour cardio session to still be detectable at arm's length afterwards. Detectable on my skin for a full day technically, with 4 initial hours of meaningful projection, and the rest as a declining skin scent that others won't detect. The atomizer isn't pressurized and dispenses a lot of liquid in a wide cone — not my preferred type, but better than average. I think Urban Elixir is distinct enough to own even if one already owns Aventus — it isn't really a dupe of it; and is debatable yet defensible, if one already owns Sauvage/Luna Rossa Carbon. Regardless, I think this is a fantastic blend of both DNAs, and is very addictive. As a shameless Sauvage whisperer, I am thoroughly enjoying Urban Elixir. It isn't new nor unique, but so is crack. ✅Excellent

I'm taking this whole Middle Eastern clone thing to the next level. Generally, I'm SO impressed with the Armaf, Lattafa, Swiss Arabian, Afnan, etc etc (and Amouage, even if they're not a clone house), that I plan to go to Dubai just to see more about their culture, life-style etc. To me these clone companies generally provide very good products (often better than the OGs) at MUCH lower price points. You can sit on your high horses and look down on these companies for "stealing" fragrances, but the fact is they're not doing anything illegal and they're providing good products for their customers and nobody is forcing you to buy their stuff. Urban Man Elixir?? It's great. Great. It's brighter, fresher, and very similar to the OG, Dior Sauvage EDP, at a fraction of the price. I suppose there's plenty to critize about this and every single fragrance on the market but to me most of the critics are just looking for things to complain about. I guess it makes them feel like they have a more educated sense of smell. Honestly? These are not people that I generally take seriously. I have about a half dozen CDN bottles and the worst of the bunch is just wonderful. I also have about two dozen niche fragrances and over a hundred designer fragrances. Those are all a mixed bag with NO correlation to price. I wish they all had the Middle Easterners' attitudes about fragrances and providing value to their customers. Urban Man Elixir over all rating: 8.5 / 10.0 (on a bad day.) P.S. I don't give a rat's @ss if I get compliments or not. It's ALL about me and what I want to smell on me.

I've been wearing this for quite a bit of time now as an everyday scent and decided to write a review. This smells like if you took Sauvage, replaced the bergamot with an orange and added a bit of BR 540 flare to it. That's it! If you dont want to read any further, my review can stop there. For anyone that just wants Sauvage, get Modest Une from Afnan and skip this one, but for someone who wants something slightly different, well here you go. This fragrance has a lot more warmth compared to Sauvage's coldness. Probably has to do with that BR540 DNA that's been sprinkled in here. Also smells less peppery than Sauvage and the warmth could also be from the switch of bergamot to orange. The first time I wore this I got a compliment from my girlfriend. We'd just met and her eyes go wide and she just says "wow". I asked her: "Am I that handsome?", "No, I MEAN YEAH... It's just that you smell so good!" she says. Total compliment puller. On me, this does not last incredibly long. Everyone is getting 8 hours plus longevity with crazy projection, I'm getting roughly about 6 with moderate projection. It's not that crazy for me, probably just a bad batch as CDNIM projects like crazy on my skin and lasts longer than this one. Overall, very solid, and I love the new additions to the DNA. I love Sauvage to bits, no matter how popular it is. And on that note, 90% of men don't use any fragrance. How much do you think you'll smell Sauvage on a day to day basis, if only 10% of men use fragrances. I rest my case. I will give this one an 8.5/10.

Almost 4 years later since it was launched, I got this now for $21, after discounts and points I earned from a shop. Great buy, and a unique twist, a combined Sauvage EDT/EDP twist in the drydown. To get this scent, one has to buy both Sauvage EDT and EDP and layer them, but will not have the slightly sweeter take of Urban Man Elixir. Some say it has Aventus vibes too in the opening, but I never care about openings, they don't last anyway and are not a good way to judge fragrances imho, unless the openings linger into the drydown. I always spray fragrances on my supraclavicular fossa (the depression above the clavicles) and suprasternal notch (the v-shaped dip between the collarbones), but am careful not to directly get this on my shirt. It would be too long-lasting, and I get sick of a sweet scent that lasts too long. Sure, this is a safe mass-appealing fragrance with the DNA of a top-selling fragrance for a decade, but at its price, it's a good pick, with excellent performance too. Definitely will get compliments and is versatile. To answer Osamah below, I have all the CDNIMs except the Extreme and EDT, and this Urban Man Elixir is totally different from the others, as those are inspired by Aventus or Absolu Aventus. Zenith Blue is another good recommendation, but in my area, it is sold out and is almost triple the price of Urban Man Elixir. No no for me.