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Giorgio Armani Armani Code for Women vs Jimmy Choo Illicit
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Notes
Top
Italian OrangeJasmineBitter Orange
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomGinger
Base
HoneyVanillaSandalwood
Accords
Citrus
100%
White floral
85%
Sweet
67%
Vanilla
59%
Honey
58%
Fresh spicy
50%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Armani Code for Women by Giorgio Armani is a Floral fragrance for women. Armani Code for Women was launched in 2006. Armani Code for Women was created by Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge. Top notes are Italian Orange, Jasmine and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ginger; base notes are Honey, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Armani Code was introduced to women in the spring of 2006. It is based on harmony between orange blossom, fresh spicy notes of ginger and warm sandalwood. A luminous opening captures the essence of two different oranges - bitter orange from Africa and sweet Italian orange. In the heart of the composition Tunisian orange blossom absolute makes a magical floral fantasy in alliance with jasmine Sambac. Its sensual trail brings a sweet unity of orange blossom, vanilla and a drop of honey.
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Notes
Top
GingerBitter Orange
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose
Base
HoneyAmberCaramelVanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood
Accords
Honey
100%
Sweet
95%
Citrus
92%
White floral
87%
Amber
78%
Woody
73%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Illicit by Jimmy Choo is a Floral fragrance for women. Illicit was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Anne Flipo. Top notes are Ginger and Bitter Orange; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose; base notes are Honey, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Jimmy Choo presents its new perfume called Illicit, coming out in August 2015. It is designed for women who are "tempting, seductive, risk-taking and totally in control." Illicit embodies the daring spirit of a woman who is hypnotic, attractive and living life to the fullest.The fragrance is announced as a modern floral, created by the perfumer Anne Flipo. It starts with frizzy notes leading to the floral heart and the warm, honey-amber base. Ginger and bitter orange open the composition. The heart consists of rose and jasmine sambac, laid on the base of honey-amber accord and sandalwood.The face of the perfume is singer Sky Ferreira. The fragrance is available as 40, 60 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
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Bitter OrangeOrange BlossomGingerHoneyVanillaSandalwood
Only in Armani Code for Women
Italian OrangeJasmine
Only in Illicit
Jasmine SambacRoseAmberCaramelCashmere Wood
Rating
4.00vs4.05
Ratings
14,697vs2,930
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2006vs2015
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.00 from 14,697 ratings vs 4.05 from 2,930).
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Armani Code for Women is voted best for winter and fall; Illicit for fall.
- Giorgio Armani is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Jimmy Choo is mid-range (typically $40–100).
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