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Giorgio Armani

Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu

2004MenModern
7.6/ 10
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Giorgio Armani Armani Code / Black Code is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus opening against a sweet, spicy and leathery depth; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.

How does it perform?

From 1,349 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Olive blossom
Star anise

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Leathery

What does Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, with summer chosen less often. It leans towards evenings and nights out, yet fits daily and office wear too. Half of the voters read it as masculine.

Bergamot and lemon give it a bright, fresh start. In the heart, olive blossom and star anise add a spicy touch. In the base, tonka bean sweetens the scent, while tobacco, leather and gaiac wood settle it onto a woody, leathery ground.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • Olive blossom
    • Star anise
  3. Towards evening

    • Tonka bean
    • Tobacco
    • Leather

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 33%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Summer
  • Evening
    22%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Casual
    18%
  • Office
    17%

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