Fragrances inspired by Armani Code Eau de Toilette
The original
Armani Code
Giorgio Armani
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Code
- Ambery Lavender
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Lavender, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops mandarin
Our verdict
The core difference between these two comes down to depth and craftsmanship.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds jasmine and lemon, drops cedar and lavender
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What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cedar and lavender, drops bergamot and brown sugar
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds anise and bergamot, drops cedar and lavender
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cedar and lavender, drops bergamot and guaiac wood
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Mandarin, Lavender
The main difference
Adds pine, drops cedar and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Mandarin, Lavender
The main difference
Adds chamomile and eucalyptus, drops cedar and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Mandarin, Lavender
The main difference
Adds bergamot and clary sage
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.