Fragrances inspired by Armani Code Absolu Eau de Parfum
The original
Armani Code Absolu
Giorgio Armani
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean, Apple, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds leather and orange, drops carrot seeds and mandarin
Our verdict
Harmony Code Absolute is a near-perfect dupe of the discontinued Armani Code Absolu.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean, Apple, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds leather and orange, drops carrot seeds and mandarin
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What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds apple and carrot seeds, drops candy apple and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 2 of its 13 notes, including Apple, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops carrot seeds and mandarin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Apple, Orange Blossom, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops carrot seeds and mandarin
What they share
Shares 1 of its 21 notes, including Mandarin
The main difference
Adds apricot and asparagus, drops apple and carrot seeds
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Apple, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds amber and caramel, drops carrot seeds and nutmeg
What they share
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Mandarin, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops apple and carrot seeds
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Giorgio Armani. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.