Fragrances inspired by Armani Code Profumo Eau de Parfum
The original
Armani Code Profumo
Giorgio Armani
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Armani Code Profumo
- Sweet Milan
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Leather, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Leather, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Hayaati Gold Elixir and Armani Code Profumo share a warm, leathery amber profile, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Amber
The main difference
Adds apple and cardamom, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
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What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Leather, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tonka Bean, Apple, Leather
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Orange Blossom, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds grapefruit and pepper, drops amber and cardamom
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Amber, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and cedar, drops apple and leather
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.