Armani Code (2004) / Black Code (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu
1,626 ratings
From your scent profile
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.
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.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- 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
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Lemon
First hours
- Olive blossom
- Star anise
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Tobacco
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 14%Summer
- Evening22%
- Nighttime21%
- Daytime19%
- Casual18%
- Office17%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
Dupes
- Dossier Ambery Lavender
Stated by the maker
- Bargello 514
Several independent sources
- Loris E-20
Single source family (community)
- Zara Lest We Forget
Single source family (community)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026















