Armani Code A-List
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Giorgio Armani Armani Code A-List is a men's fragrance that opens with green mandarin orange and bergamot, moves into Provençal lavender and dries down on tonka bean and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 92 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
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
79% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
What does Armani Code A-List smell like?
It begins fresh and green: green mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright start, and Provençal lavender leads the heart. In the base, tonka bean adds sweetness while gaiac wood brings a dry, woody edge. Spicy and powdery tones stay in the background, and a synthetic sheen runs through the scent.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and it suits everything from nights out to the office and leisure time. It reads masculine and classic. Zara Kilsbergen and Sober Bangkok share a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Green mandarin orange
- Bergamot
First hours
- Provençal lavender
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Gaiac wood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 34%Autumn
- 32%Spring
- 21%Winter
- 13%Summer
- Nighttime22%
- Casual21%
- Office21%
- Evening19%
- Daytime15%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
51% matchKilsbergen
Zara · 2017
50% matchBangkok
Sober · 2023
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45% matchIndaco
Essenzialmente Laura · 2015
45% matchSkins x Vilhelm
Vilhelm Parfumerie · 2020
44% matchKristiansand New York
Kristiansand New York · 2009
43% matchFusion d'Issey Extrême
Issey Miyake · 2021
42% matchLavande & Vétiver
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Last updated: October 26, 2026





