Is Eden Perfumes No.131 Black Code a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code?

No.131 Black Code EDP

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Armani Code Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Code EDP
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No.131 Black Code Eau de Parfum bottle No.131 Black Code EDP
$73.95+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $21.52/fl oz (4.2 fl oz (125 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Armani Code EDP
A charismatic evolution of the Code DNA, this EDP delivers an addictive blend of spicy mandarin, creamy tonka, and smooth vanilla-amber warmth. A seductive yet versatile signature for the modern man.
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Our Verdict - No.131 Black Code EDP
Eden's No.131 mirrors the citrus-into-woody-tobacco arc of Armani Black Code fairly faithfully in the opening hour, though the tonka-tobacco base thins out sooner than the original's smoother, more polished dry down.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Armani Code EDP A No.131 Black Code EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Armani Code EDP
No.131 Black Code EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 26% vs 40%
Bergamot 22% vs 60%
Only in Armani Code
Lavender 29% Mandarin 22%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 21% vs 47%
Only in No.131 Black Code
Tobacco 53%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Armani Code No.131 Black Code
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani Code

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Bright citrus and aromatic spices make it lively for spring, while the sweet vanilla-tonka and amber warmth give it strong appeal for cooler autumn and winter evenings. Summer wear is possible but it may feel a touch rich in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh spicy opening and moderate projection make it versatile for office or casual use, but the warm, sensual base shines on dates and social evenings. Not ideal for sporty or highly formal black-tie events.

No.131 Black Code

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Giorgio Armani Armani Code, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Wearers put Giorgio Armani Armani Code, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.

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
16%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Tonka Bean

Key Differences

Adds cedar and lavender, drops guaiac wood and olive blossom

Where to buy

Armani Code EDP
No.131 Black Code EDP

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