Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 027 Armani Code a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Captures Armani Code's signature citrus-to-tonka arc well, though the tonka-guaiac base leans sweeter and less smoky than the original's leathered finish.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
The warm tonka-guaiac base suits cooler months, when the sweetness reads comforting rather than cloying.
Occasions
A classic date-night and evening scent, versatile enough to stretch into smart-casual formal settings.
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.
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean
Adds bergamot and brown sugar, drops cedar and lavender
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Armani Code EDT
Check price onRefills and gift sets (1)
Gift sets (1)
International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.
Other (1)
International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work