Is Perfume Parlour Milan Encrypted a dupe of Giorgio Armani Armani Code pour Femme?

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Armani Code pour Femme Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Code pour Femme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year 2006
££ Price Tier £
Milan Encrypted Eau de Parfum bottle Milan Encrypted EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Armani Code pour Femme EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Milan Encrypted EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Armani Code pour Femme EDP A Milan Encrypted 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 pour Femme EDP
Milan Encrypted EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 54% vs 41%
Ginger Ginger 45% vs 23%
Vanilla Vanilla 36% vs 38%
Honey Honey 36% vs 35%
Orange Orange 33% vs 52%
Bitter Orange Bitter Orange 33% vs 48%
Jasmine Jasmine 33% vs 35%
Sandalwood Sandalwood 27% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Orange Orange 33% vs 52%
Bitter Orange Bitter Orange 33% vs 48%
Only in Armani Code pour Femme
Jasmine Jasmine 33%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 54% vs 41%
Ginger Ginger 45% vs 23%
Only in Milan Encrypted
Jasmine Jasmine 36%
Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 36% vs 38%
Honey Honey 36% vs 35%
Sandalwood 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Armani Code pour Femme Milan Encrypted
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani Code pour Femme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

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.

Milan Encrypted

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The honeyed floral-vanilla feels richest in autumn and winter and softens nicely into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Orange

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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