Is Perfume Parlour Milanic Encrypted a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code?

Milanic Encrypted EDP

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Armani Code Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Code EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2024 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Milanic Encrypted Eau de Parfum bottle Milanic Encrypted 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 - Milanic Encrypted EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Black Code - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, with sweet depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Armani Code EDP A Milanic Encrypted 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
Milanic Encrypted EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 100%
Only in Armani Code
Nutmeg 100%
Only in Milanic Encrypted
Lemon 100%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 21% vs 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Milanic Encrypted
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Milanic Encrypted

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
3%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Adds cedar and lavender

Where to buy

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