Club de Nuit Milestone

I bought a sample of Creed’s variant as well as a travel sized Milestone. Absolutely loved the Creed but I had to respray just so my wife could smell it on wrist. Wonderful scent but appalling strength and I am not someone who cares about longevity…but if I’m spending 300.00 on a fragrance I want it to last more than an hour. Now on to Milestone. Milestone smells like red fruits, musk, sandalwood and ambroxin. It does not have any of the sparkle or complexity of the creed, but it gives the same vibe in a louder and more one dimensional way. I wore Milestone a handful of times and then forgot about it. Recently I came across it and thought I’d give it another go. I will say it has mellowed considerably and now has a creamy sandalwood aspect it did not have before. I even fooled my wife into thinking it was an expensive fragrance,(she has a fantastic nose.) I’m going to go ahead and order a full bottle as this profile is uncommon. If you live in high heat area watch your sprays. The red fruits really pumps in the heat and it can be overwhelming.

It's definitely not for everyone, but neither is Millesime Imperial. I picked this up after going to the Creed store and smelling the original, and lemme tell you it's IDENTICAL. There is quite literally no reason to pick up the original, this dupes it 1:1. That being said, before you even think about buying this, TEST MILLESIME IMPERIAL. Go into your local Saks or whatever store is nearby that sells Creed if you have one and spray Millesime on your wrist and make sure you like the drydown. The opening of Club De Nuit fragrances is always brighter than the Creed ones, but the drydown is the important part as that is what projects. The first time I smelled the original, I didn't like it, but it did grow on me. For some people this will be a signature scent, but I can only imagine that being the case in any maritime locations. If you are a fan of Tommy Bahama fragrances or other aquatics, this is an easy buy.

I, like many who bought Milestone, am a huge fan of Millésime Impérial, but couldn't bear myself to spend the crazy amount of money for a frustrating level low performing Creed. I came across Millésime Impérial through a Creed sample set, so my opinions here regard newer iterations of Creed fragrances, which means I can't really say how MI smelled like before the so called atrocious reformulations that butchered its performance and, allegedly, its scent profile. According to some, indeed most of those who want to seem like they know their stuff, Milestone is more accurately a clone of the old batches of MI, not the newer batches.

Milestone hits you right away with this fresh, salty sea vibe mixed with juicy red fruits and a zesty bergamot kick that just screams summer beach days. It's got that watery melon sweetness underneath, like biting into a ripe watermelon by the ocean, with subtle violet and woody notes creeping in to add a bit of earthy depth without making it too heavy. As it dries down, the musk and ambroxan come through smooth and clean, leaving this lingering fresh trail that's got a touch of sophistication, kinda like a breezy coastal walk that sticks with you.

Immediately became my go to gym scent. It's supposedly a dupe of Millesime Imperial from Creed, according to many on the internet. If this is true, It's great for the price. I personally love the sea notes, super fresh with light citrus. You can where this almost anywhere on any occasion, just because it is so inoffensive. When I first smelled it, I thought of salty cucumber water. The more I wear it, the more I pick up on the violet and bergamot. The wood notes are not very strong, but I think that works to make the scent feel more tropical.