Armani Code

Armani Code, from Giorgio Armani, is a masculine fragrance composed by Antoine Lie and released in 2004. Leather and citrus lead equally, with sweet, woody, floral and aromatic sides each about half as strong.

Lemon and bergamot give a bright, clean opening. The heart is smooth and slightly unusual: olive blossom brings a soft, gently sweet floral note, star anise a liquorice-like warmth, and guaiac wood a smoky, resinous woodiness. The base is warm and seductive, with tonka bean giving a creamy, almond-like sweetness, and leather and tobacco a supple, smoky depth.

Most wearers find its longevity moderate, and most describe its projection as moderate, with a minority calling it intimate. It is voted equally for autumn and winter and worn more often at night. That suggests evenings out, dinners and dates in the cooler months, for someone who likes smooth, sweet leather-and-tobacco scents with a bright citrus start.

Armani Code — for men fragrance by Giorgio Armani (released 2004). Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot. Heart notes: Star Anise, Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood. Base notes: Leather, Tonka Bean, Tobacco. — Parfica open fragrance database