Giorgio Armani 2015 EDT

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Armani Code Special Blend

by Antoine Maisondieu

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Giorgio Armani Armani Code Special Blend is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015, created by Antoine Maisondieu. Armani Code Special Blend opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Olive Tree, Star Anise, and Tarragon, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco. Giorgio Armani's Armani Code Special Blend carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive take on a classic, Armani Code Special Blend amps up the tonka and tobacco, shedding the leather for a more modern, sweeter profile. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair; some adore the rich twist, others find it too similar to the original or just another sweet fragrance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
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Armani Code Special Blend Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, woody, and sweet accords make it ideal for date nights and formal events, creating an inviting yet refined presence. While not overtly casual, it can work in relaxed settings, but its depth makes it less suitable for the office or sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a zesty burst of neroli, bergamot, and mandarin, immediately followed by the intriguing spice of star anise and the green nuance of olive tree. As it settles, a warm, rich base of creamy tonka bean, smoky guaiac wood, and dry tobacco emerges, creating a sophisticated and subtly sweet woody aroma. Aromatic herbs linger throughout, adding a distinctive edge to the classic Code DNA.

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