The Last Spritz

Giorgio Armani · Code

Armani Code Absolu

EDP2020

Code in a fur coat — warmer, sweeter, unambiguously a night-out fragrance.

When to wear
Spring30%
Summer15%
Fall75%
Winter80%
Day30%
Night75%
The take

What works

  • Vanilla-cardamom-orange blossom is sweetly seductive and commercially effective
  • Stronger longevity than standard Code EDP
  • Fall/winter date-night compliment machine at mid-tier pricing

Trade-offs

  • Leans very sweet — not for those who prefer drier masculines
  • Competes in an overcrowded warm-vanilla oriental space
Notes

Top

Bergamot, Mandarin

Mid

Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg

Base

Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood

Performance
Longevity80
Excellent
Projection70
Moderate
Sillage70
Moderate
Gender
Leans masculine
Price & value
$80–$130Good value
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Details
Perfumer
Dominique Ropion
Collection
Code