Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP Dupe: Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic Compared
If you like Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP but not the price, Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic is a name that comes up a lot. This page lines the two up on the facts we hold. The reported similarity figure supplied to us is ~90%, which puts it at a very close match on paper. That figure is not our own measurement.
Short answer: Club De Nuit Blue Iconic is the alternative to try if you want the Bleu De Chanel EDP style and want to spend roughly 77% less than the original's price on our site. On paper it is a very close match on paper. It is a different fragrance from a different brand, so expect similarities rather than a copy. We have not tested either one.
Club De Nuit Blue Iconic vs Bleu De Chanel EDP at a glance
| Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP | Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Not listed | Not listed |
| Gender | Men | Men |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Approx. price tier | $150 and up | Under $50 |
| Price on our site | $173.00 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) | $39.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) |
| Top notes | See notes below | Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Pink pepper, Coriander |
| Heart notes | — | Ginger, Melon, Jasmine, Nutmeg |
| Base notes | — | Woody notes, Incense, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli, Labdanum |
| Main accords | Fresh, Citrus, Woody, Spicy, Aquatic | Citrus, Woody, Fresh spicy, Amber, Aromatic, Fresh, Warm spicy, Balsamic, Smoky, Green |
| Reported similarity | ~90% reported similarity | |
Notes compared
Both fragrances have published notes in our database. They share 2 notes: Woods and Cedarwood.
- Listed for Bleu De Chanel EDP but not Club De Nuit Blue Iconic: Sicilian lemon, Mandarin orange, New Caledonian sandalwood, Haitian vetiver, Venezuelan tonka bean, and Vanilla.
- Listed for Club De Nuit Blue Iconic but not Bleu De Chanel EDP: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Pink pepper, Coriander, and Ginger.
Different sources list notes differently, so a missing note does not always mean it is absent from the bottle.
Accords compared
Fragrantica-style main accords are listed for both. They share fresh, citrus, and woody. Bleu De Chanel EDP also lists spicy and aquatic. Club De Nuit Blue Iconic also lists fresh spicy, amber, aromatic, and warm spicy.
Price and value
Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP sits in the $150 and up tier and Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic in the Under $50 tier. On our site the prices are $173.00 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) and $39.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml), a difference of about 77%. Sizes and sellers vary, so check the live Amazon listing before you buy and compare the price per ml.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Club De Nuit Blue Iconic if you want the Bleu De Chanel EDP direction at a lower price and like citrus, woody, and fresh spicy scents.
- Choose Bleu De Chanel EDP if you want the original Chanel fragrance itself, including its own character and bottle.
- Either way, sample first if you can. Fragrances smell different on different people, and batches vary.
Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDPOriginal
Published notes: Sicilian lemon, Mandarin orange, New Caledonian sandalwood, Woody notes, Cedar, Haitian vetiver, Venezuelan tonka bean, Vanilla
Main accords (as listed): Fresh Citrus Woody Spicy Aquatic
Commonly compared with: Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic. ~90% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Armaf Club De Nuit Blue IconicAlternative
Top: Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint, Pink pepper, Coriander · Heart: Ginger, Melon, Jasmine, Nutmeg · Base: Woody notes, Incense, Sandalwood, Amber, Cedar, Patchouli, Labdanum
Main accords (as listed): Citrus Woody Fresh spicy Amber Aromatic Fresh Warm spicy Balsamic Smoky Green
Commonly compared to: Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP. ~90% reported similarity. Compare side by side.
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Quick answers
Is Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic a dupe of Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP?
It is commonly compared to Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP, and we list it as an alternative with a reported similarity of ~90%. It is a different fragrance from Armaf, not a copy, and we have not tested either one.
How close is Club De Nuit Blue Iconic to Bleu De Chanel EDP?
A reported figure supplied to us puts it at about 90%. That is not our measurement.
Which is cheaper, Club De Nuit Blue Iconic or Bleu De Chanel EDP?
On our site Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic is listed at $39.99 (3.4 oz / 100 ml) and Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP at $173.00 (3.4 oz / 100 ml). Prices change, so check the live Amazon listing.
Is Club De Nuit Blue Iconic for men or women?
Armaf Club De Nuit Blue Iconic is listed as Men. Chanel Bleu De Chanel EDP is listed as Men.
Where this guide comes from
We have not tested these fragrances ourselves. Notes, release years and "commonly compared to" links come from the published sources below, and notes lists differ between sources, so treat them as a guide. The overlap percentage is a rough comparison of two published note lists. It is not a measure of how similar the two smell. Fragrances can smell different on different people and from batch to batch. Price tiers are approximate. Check the Amazon listing for the live price, size and seller.
- Parfumo: Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
- Reported similarity figure as supplied to Dupes Base (not our testing)
- Fragrantica: Armaf Club de Nuit Blue Iconic