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Divain Armani Code is an Eau de Parfum. Armani Code opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Anise, Olive Blossom, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Leather, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco. Divain's Armani Code carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is Divain's take on Giorgio Armani's Armani Code, a spicy-woody oriental built on a star anise and tonka-bean signature. The anise-guaiac-tonka core is legible and reasonably close, but the dupe's leather is thinner than Armani Code's original, which reads more velvety and blended.
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  • Mysterious
  • Discreet
  • Classy
  • Seductive
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Armani Code Eau de Parfum bottle
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Armani Code by Giorgio Armani
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

The spicy anise-tonka base and leather drydown suit cold-weather evening wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

A discreet, seductive spicy-woody profile is built for formal and date-night occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

This dupe opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon before the heart reveals a mysterious, spicy character. Star anise blends seamlessly with olive blossom and the smoky depth of guaiac wood, creating a smooth, velvety texture that evolves over several hours. The dry-down leaves a trail of leather, tobacco and sweet tonka bean. It is a fair, less polished take on Armani Code's discreet, seductive signature, well suited to a black-tie event or an intimate dinner, though the leather-tonka blend lacks the original's silky finish. Medium-to-high intensity, good longevity.

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