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Armani Code Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Code EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year -
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No.131 Black Code Eau de Parfum bottle No.131 Black Code EDP

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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 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%

Accords

Armani Code No.131 Black Code
70%
Amber
65%
Citrus
60%
Sweet
30%
45%
Aromatic
60%
Woody
55%
35%
Warm Spicy
40%
Fresh
40%
70%
65%
Sweet shared
60%
30%
Aromatic shared
45%
60%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
35%
40%
40%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
28%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, warm spicy, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Armani Code EDP
No.131 Black Code EDP
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