74 community ratings

Armani Code Special Blend

Name: Armani Code Special Blend
Brand: Giorgio Armani

Perfumer: Givaudan

2015MenModern

8.1/ 10

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74 ratings

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Giorgio Armani Armani Code Special Blend is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that links a bright opening of neroli, bergamot and mandarin orange to a warm base of tonka bean and cedarwood.

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Skunky's take: My nose picked up something sweet and Skunky has no complaints.

How does it perform?

From 74 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% 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

Neroli Bergamot Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Tarragon

Olive blossom

Provençal lavender

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tonka bean Cedarwood

Venezuelan tonka bean absolute

Gaiac wood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Leathery

What does Armani Code Special Blend smell like?

It has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring close behind. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and also fits daily use. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

The citrus opening is softened by neroli. In the heart, tarragon, olive blossom and Provençal lavender add a herbal depth. The base is led by tonka bean, cedarwood and gaiac wood, where sweet, gourmand and powdery accords meet a woody, leathery ground.