Fragrances inspired by Armani Code Cashmere Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

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What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Iris, Heliotrope

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds iris and leather

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Iris, Heliotrope

The main difference

Adds almond and incense, drops labdanum and magnolia

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Heliotrope, Incense

The main difference

Adds almond and iris, drops gardenia and jasmin sambac

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Iris

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and amber, drops almond and heliotrope

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Almond, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds heliotrope and incense, drops amber and cashmeran

What they share

Shares 5 of its 22 notes, including Jasmine, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom

The main difference

Adds ambergris and beeswax, drops almond and incense

What they share

Shares 5 of its 23 notes, including Jasmine, Leather, Suede

The main difference

Adds amber and carnation, drops almond and heliotrope

Scent profile

Armani Code Cashmere EDP the original Milan Encrypt Wool EDP inspired by

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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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