Is Perfume Parlour Cold Milan a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code Ice?

Cold Milan EDP

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Armani Code Ice Eau de Toilette bottle Armani Code Ice EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Cold Milan Eau de Parfum bottle Cold Milan EDP
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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 Ice EDT
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its fresh take on the original Code, perfect for summer, while others find it a synthetic headache. Expect strong opinions, but if you like a cool, clean scent with a spicy kick, it might be your jam.
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Our Verdict - Cold Milan EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Giorgio Armani Code Ice. Built around Lemon, Geranium, Ginger, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Giorgio Armani Code Ice.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Armani Code Ice EDT A Cold Milan 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 Ice EDT
Cold Milan EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 41% vs 24%
Mint 35% vs 22%
Geranium 34% vs 27%
Ginger 34% vs 25%
Lemon 30% vs 100%
Only in Armani Code Ice
Woody Notes 48% Guaiac Wood 26% Tonka Bean 26% Sage 24%
Shared Notes
Lemon 30% vs 100%
Only in Armani Code Ice
Mint 36% Ginger 34%
Shared Notes
Lavender 41% vs 24%
Geranium 34% vs 27%
Only in Armani Code Ice
Sage 24%
Only in Cold Milan
Ginger 26% Mint 22%
Only in Armani Code Ice
Woody Notes 48% Guaiac Wood 26% Tonka Bean 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Ice Cold Milan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani Code Ice

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and sport. Some find it strong, so for office wear, a lighter hand is recommended; its modern, appealing scent is good for dates but not quite formal enough.

Cold Milan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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
4%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Lemon, Ginger, Lavender

Key Differences

Without guaiac wood and sage

Where to buy

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Armani Code Ice EDT

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Cold Milan EDP

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