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Cardamom and Apple Eau de Parfum bottle Cardamom and Apple EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2024 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Armani Code Profumo Eau de Parfum bottle Armani Code Profumo EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cardamom and Apple EDP
If you're after a budget-friendly Armani Code Profumo with a distinct apple kick, this is your jam. It's a crowd-pleaser that balances spicy warmth and fruity freshness, making it an easy everyday wear that punches above its weight.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Armani Code Profumo EDP
This one's a divisive legend. Discontinued by Armani (to widespread outrage), Profumo is drenched in sweet, spicy, amber goodness that's pure seduction, though a few find it a bit much. If you can get your hands on it, you're in for a treat.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cardamom and Apple EDP
Armani Code Profumo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 40% vs 30%
Cardamom 39% vs 38%
Mandarin 20% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 35% vs 29%
Lavender 35% vs 33%
Nutmeg 29% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Amber 42% vs 33%
Leather 28% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 28% vs 38%

Accords

Cardamom and Apple Armani Code Profumo
100%
Amber
100%
89%
Warm Spicy
67%
78%
Fruity
74%
Aromatic
66%
Vanilla
68%
58%
Leather
62%
60%
Animalic
57%
58%
Fresh Spicy
58%
58%
Fresh
Sweet
58%
55%
Citrus
50%
54%
Green
Lavender
47%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
89%
67%
78%
Aromatic shared
74%
66%
68%
Leather shared
58%
62%
Animalic shared
60%
57%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
58%
58%
58%
Citrus shared
55%
50%
54%
47%

Performance

Cardamom and Apple Armani Code Profumo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cardamom and Apple

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its impressive longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, but excellent for evenings out. The warm spicy and amber accords lend themselves well to dates and casual outings, while its sophisticated dry-down allows for formal use.

Armani Code Profumo

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and sweet, dense accords, Profumo is best suited for colder weather evenings and intimate settings like dates. It's generally too intense for an office and completely out of place for sport, but can work for casual nights out.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cardamom and Apple EDP
Armani Code Profumo EDP
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