Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 167 Armani Code a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code?
Armani Code EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
167 Armani Code EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
167 BC follows Armani Code's citrus-anise-leather structure closely, but the dupe's tonka-tobacco base runs thinner and fades much sooner than the original's long-lasting drydown.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm, spicy-leather scent best suited to cooler months and evening wear.
Occasions
Suited to dates and formal evenings rather than daytime casual.
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 4 notes, including Tonka Bean
Adds cedar and lavender, drops bergamot and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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