Is Perfume Parlour Milan Encrypted a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code pour Femme?
Armani Code pour Femme EDP
Giorgio Armani by Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge Original FavouriteWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Code pour Femme
- Milan Encrypted
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Which Should You Buy?
A seductive honeyed orange blossom wrapped in creamy vanilla and a touch of spice, Armani Code pour Femme is both luminous and deeply addictive. Romantic and inviting, it leaves a memorable, warm trail.
Milan Encrypted chases Armani Code for Women - the honeyed orange-blossom and jasmine over creamy vanilla that reads as polished, modern femininity. It captures the sweet floral-citrus signature, but renders it flatter and lighter, with the jasmine reading thinner and the honeyed depth pulled back to a softer wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Orange Blossom
54%
vs
41%
Ginger
45%
vs
23%
Vanilla
36%
vs
38%
Honey
36%
vs
35%
Orange
33%
vs
52%
Bitter Orange
33%
vs
48%
Jasmine
33%
vs
35%
Sandalwood
27%
vs
25%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 honey, vanilla, and florals with citrus brightness makes this versatile for spring and fall, while its sweetness and warmth stand up well in winter cool. The fresh top notes are less suited to peak summer heat.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and inviting warmth work beautifully for dates and casual settings, with enough refinement for formal evenings. It is a touch too sweet and enveloping for sporty or high-energy activity.
Seasons
The honeyed floral-vanilla feels richest in autumn and winter and softens nicely into spring.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, sensual character suits evenings, dates and dressier daytime more than casual or sporty 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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Orange
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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Milan Encrypted EDP
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