by Giorgio Armani
Armani Code Eau de Parfum for men is a fougère ambery spicy fragrance characterized by a vibrant intensity. It features a fresh opening of green mandarin that unfolds into a spicy and woody heart dominated by nutmeg essence, alongside a rich and warm base of tonka bean absolute. The fragrance offers a masculine, sensual, and elegant aroma ideal for night wear and special occasions, encapsulated in an iconic refillable black bottle that reflects sophistication and longevity.
Armani Code Eau de Parfum by Giorgio Armani is an oriental spicy fragrance launched in 2004 (originally called Black Code) with a unique combination of citrus, leather, anise, tonka bean, and tobacco notes. Recognized for its balance of fresh and warm tones, it is considered a classic masculine scent suitable for colder months, evenings, and formal occasions. The perfume has received accolades including the FiFi Award for Fragrance of the Year Men’s Luxe (2006).
The fragrance opens with bright top notes of lemon and bergamot, transitions to a spicy heart dominated by star anise, olive blossom, and guaiac wood, and settles into a warm base of leather, tonka bean, and tobacco. It combines fresh, spicy, and leathery accords that create an elegant yet approachable scent profile that gently projects and eventually sits close to the skin, making it suitable for intimate settings as well as social and professional environments.
The fragrance ingredients include alcohol, parfum/fragrance, water (aqua/eau), , butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, limonene, linalool, hydroxycitronellal, alpha-isomethyl ionone, hexyl cinnamal, cinnamyl alcohol, geraniol, citronellol, citral, tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, isoeugenol, benzyl alcohol, and eugenol, expertly blended to deliver an elegant rich aroma that lasts.
Before the newer popular scents like Bleu de Chanel or Dior Homme emerged, Armani Code was a king of mass appealing masculine scents. I wore it daily for years for all occasions. It remains nostalgic and signature-worthy. Recently ordered the Parfum version for a refined experience of this classic.
Armani Code encapsulates everything I want in a dark, sexy, and mysterious night fragrance. Balanced citrus, smoky woods, leather, tobacco and a creamy powdery touch make it perfect for night work or special occasions. It positively improves my mood and receives compliments regularly.
I have been using Armani Code for years and still love the smell. I receive a lot of compliments whenever I wear it. The aroma lasts all day and doesn't require reapplication.