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A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Giorgio Armani Code Parfum (2022) - vanilla, tonka bean and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
This one's a proper beast - sweet, bold, and unapologetically loud. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with insane performance for the price, a clubbing king, but definitely not for the faint of heart or office wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 8% |
| Floral | 4% | 11% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 46% | 40% |
| Warm | 22% | 25% |
| Woody | 18% | 15% |
| Earthy | 12% | 9% |
| Animalic | 1% | 3% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Vanilla-tonka-amber wears warmest in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Date, formal evening, cosy casual. Restrained office wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode performance with strong sillage and longevity, this fragrance is far too potent for office settings. It excels in colder weather and evening events like dates or clubbing, where its bold and sweet profile can shine without being overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Vetiver, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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