Giorgio Armani 2002 EDT

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Armani Mania

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Giorgio Armani Armani Mania is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2002, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Armani Mania opens with Mandarin, Petitgrain, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cedar and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Giorgio Armani's Armani Mania carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This discontinued Armani classic is still causing a stir, with fans lamenting its absence and hailing it a subtle masterpiece. It's an understated, versatile charmer - if you can find it and manage its middling performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
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Armani Mania Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin42%
Saffron37%
Petitgrain21%
Heartas listed
Cedar56%
Vetiver44%
Baseas listed
Musk58%
Amber42%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its versatile woody-citrus profile and relatively low projection make it ideal for office and casual wear without being intrusive. While pleasant for dates, its subtlety means it won't dominate, and for formal events, some might prefer something bolder. Several reviews highlight its office safety and adaptability.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Armani Mania opens with a vibrant, zesty mandarin and green petitgrain, brightened by a hint of warm, leathery saffron. This fresh, airy start soon settles into a sophisticated heart of dry cedar and earthy vetiver. The drydown is a soft, clean musk with a touch of amber, leaving a refined, woody-citrus trail that's undeniably appealing.

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