Giorgio Armani 2018 EDT

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Armani Code A-List

by Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié

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Giorgio Armani Armani Code A-List is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié. Armani Code A-List opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Giorgio Armani's Armani Code A-List carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This flanker doesn't reinvent the wheel, rather it refines the classic Code DNA for a broader appeal. It's mass-appealing, versatile, and scores compliments, making it a safe choice for many, despite some finding it a bit too safe or average.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Armani Code A-List Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin58%
Bergamot42%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean59%
Guaiac Wood41%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and versatile blend of fresh, sweet, and woody notes make it suitable for office wear without being overwhelming. The sensual drydown and compliment factor boost its date and formal appeal, while its refined nature means it's less suited for active sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, clean citrus hit of mandarin and bergamot before quickly settling into a smooth, aromatic heart of lavender, lending a subtly soapy, barbershop feel. The base provides a warm, sweet backbone of tonka bean and a sophisticated, slightly smoky guaiac wood, creating a creamy and inviting drydown that lingers.

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