Is Perfume Parlour Milan Encrypt Wool a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code Cashmere?
Armani Code Cashmere EDP
Giorgio Armani by Dominique Ropion, Carlos Benaïm, Claire Liégent Original StatementWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Code Cashmere
- Milan Encrypt Wool
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a collective heartbreak for those who adore its warm, sensual embrace. A true beast-mode performer, Code Cashmere is celebrated for its creamy almond, sweet jasmine, and intriguing smoky depth, though a few find the grapey opening a bit much or the almond too overwhelming.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Armani Code Cashmere - a floral fragrance led by Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, with leather depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and lasting power make it less suitable for a quiet office, but it truly shines on dates and during sophisticated formal events where its sensual and warm character can be fully appreciated. Users consistently praise its longevity and sillage, making it a statement scent.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Iris, Heliotrope
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Milan Encrypt Wool EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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