Fragrances inspired by Armani Code Eau de Parfum
The original
Armani Code
Giorgio Armani
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Code
- Harmony Code Intense
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Armani Code (2024) and Harmony Code Intense share DNA, but diverge in quality and nuance.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Tonka Bean, Cedar, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cypress and grapefruit, drops bergamot and lavender
Choose Harmony Code Intense when
Budget is your primary concern.
Our verdict
Armani Code and Harmony Code Absolute share a similar profile, but the key difference lies in the initial experience and overall refinement.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Nutmeg, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds apple and leather, drops bergamot and cedar
Choose Harmony Code Absolute when
You're on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cedar and lavender, drops guaiac wood and leather
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cedar and lavender, drops guaiac wood and olive blossom
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Tonka Bean, Cedar, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds benzoin and grapefruit, drops lemon and mandarin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and leather, drops cedar and lavender
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Lemon, Tonka Bean, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and lavender
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops bitter orange and ginger
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.