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84/100

Giorgio Armani

Armani Code Ultimate

2012

Star anise, grapefruit, and mandarin over vanilla — Code's sweetest evening masculine, fall-winter.

Armani Code Ultimate
vanilla
woody
powdery

The take

What works

  • Star anise-grapefruit-vanilla evening sexy charming masculine
  • Beautifully fresh-to-vanilla evolution

Trade-offs

  • Discontinued — hard to find
  • Moderate projection vs heavy sillage

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring30%
Summer10%
Fall86%
Winter93%
Day36%
Night100%

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Armani Code Ultimate smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Giorgio Armani Armani Code EDP (84%), Giorgio Armani Armani Code EDT (73%), Giorgio Armani Armani Code Profumo (71%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Armani Code Ultimate last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 71/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Armani Code Ultimate?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning.

Is Armani Code Ultimate worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Star anise-grapefruit-vanilla evening sexy charming masculine. Beautifully fresh-to-vanilla evolution.

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