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Armani Code Sport Eau de Toilette bottle Armani Code Sport EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Milan Active Eau de Parfum bottle Milan Active EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Armani Code Sport EDT
This one's a sharp, refreshing, citrusy mint bomb that people absolutely adore, but with a surprising number finding it too synthetic or bitter. It's a divisive scent, though mostly in a 'love it or hate it, not much in between' kind of way, yet many mourn its discontinuation.
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Our Verdict - Milan Active EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Armani Black Code Sports - a warm spicy fragrance led by Spearmint, Peppermint, Wild Mint, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Armani Code Sport EDT
Milan Active EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 53% vs 23%
Mandarin 46% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Ginger 45% vs 46%
Only in Armani Code Sport
Lemon 55%
Only in Milan Active
Geranium 54%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 34% vs 38%
Only in Armani Code Sport
Rainwater 35% Amber 30%
Only in Milan Active
Labdanum 33% Rosemary 29%

Accords

Armani Code Sport Milan Active
100%
Citrus
54%
75%
Aromatic
78%
71%
Green
Fruity
66%
57%
Fresh
44%
Aquatic
Woody
42%
Citrus shared
100%
54%
Aromatic shared
75%
78%
71%
66%
57%
44%
42%

Performance

Armani Code Sport Milan Active
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Armani Code Sport

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic, and projecting nature makes it excellent for casual wear, especially in hot weather or during sport. While too loud for most formal settings, it can work for a lively date night if applied sparingly; the sharp citrus and mint might be too much for an office setting.

Milan Active

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
24%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Armani Code Sport EDT
Milan Active EDP
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