Is Oakcha Lunar Cipher a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code Elixir?
Armani Code Elixir Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lunar Cipher Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Code Elixir
- Lunar Cipher
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A magnetic, ambery leather powerhouse with plush sweetness and smoky warmth - the most opulent, seductive Code yet. Not for the timid, Elixir is darkly addictive and perfect for making a statement on cold nights.
A short, focused scent of green mandarin, leather and liquor over creamy tonka. Oakcha's take on Armani Code Elixir, smooth and sensual for evenings and cold weather.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tonka Bean
100%
vs
100%
Leather
54%
vs
51%
Liquor
45%
vs
48%
Mandarin
100%
Italian Green Mandarin Orange
100%
Mandarin
100%
Italian Green Mandarin Orange
100%
Tonka Bean
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
With its opulent amber, thick leather, and sweet roasted tonka, Elixir excels in cold weather, where its warmth and boldness shine. It's too dense for hot summer days but can work in spring evenings and is perfect for autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its assertive projection and sensual, leathery amber character make Elixir best for dates and formal events where you want to stand out. It's too bold and rich for the office or sports, but can work for upscale casual nights.
Seasons
Leather, liquor and tonka are warm and cosy, so the scent is strongest in autumn and winter evenings.
Occasions
Sensual and smooth, it is made for dates and nights out. It can dress up for formal events.
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 3 of its 4 notes, including Leather, Liquor, Tonka Bean
Adds italian green mandarin orange, drops mandarin
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