Giorgio Armani Armani Code vs Divain Armani Code: 4% alike

Armani Code EDT

Giorgio Armani by Antoine Maisondieu Original Favourite

Armani Code EDP

Divain Inspired Statement

Comparison

Estimated similarity

Armani Code EDT Giorgio Armani · 2023 M Original

Armani Code EDP Divain M Inspired

Top

Mandarin

Heart

Lavender

Base

Tonka Bean

Cedar

Top

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Anise

Olive Blossom

Guaiac Wood

Base

Leather

Tonka Bean

Tobacco

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Armani Code EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
2023	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Armani Code EDP

$59.95+ tax from

2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at FragranceShop.com

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

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Armani Code
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Top

Heart

Base

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Armani Code EDT

A smooth, modern aromatic-woody that balances fresh energy and understated sensuality. Elegant and wearable, it updates the classic Code DNA with brighter citrus and a lighter, more versatile signature.

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Our Verdict - Armani Code EDP

This is Divain's take on Giorgio Armani's Armani Code, a spicy-woody oriental built on a star anise and tonka-bean signature. The anise-guaiac-tonka core is legible and reasonably close, but the dupe's leather is thinner than Armani Code's original, which reads more velvety and blended.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

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How They Wear

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Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Armani Code EDT

Armani Code EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 56% vs 34%

Only in Armani Code

Mandarin 100% Lavender 100% Cedar 44%

Only in Armani Code

Bergamot 52% Lemon 48% Anise 35% Leather 34% Olive Blossom 32% Guaiac Wood 32% Tobacco 31%

Only in Armani Code

Mandarin 100%

Only in Armani Code

Bergamot 52% Lemon 48%

Only in Armani Code

Lavender 100%

Only in Armani Code

Anise 35% Olive Blossom 32% Guaiac Wood 32%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 56% vs 34%

Only in Armani Code

Cedar 44%

Only in Armani Code

Leather 34% Tobacco 31%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

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Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani Code

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

The blend of fresh green mandarin and lavender makes it vibrant for spring, while the tonka, vanilla, and cedar give a warm base suited for cooler fall evenings. Its freshness keeps it wearable through summer, but the underlying warmth and sweetness also support moderate winter use.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Balanced projection and refined aromatic profile make it versatile for work, dates, and casual wear. Its subtle sensuality leans romantic, while the woody base gives enough sophistication for semi-formal occasions, but it is not sporty or ultra-formal.

Armani Code

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

The spicy anise-tonka base and leather drydown suit cold-weather evening wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

A discreet, seductive spicy-woody profile is built for formal and date-night occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean

Key Differences

Adds anise and bergamot, drops cedar and lavender