BergamotOpens with
Orange BlossomHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Giorgio Armani · Sold as masculine
Armani Code Colonia
The first sip of a freshly brewed coffee in a bustling city café — where the crispness of bergamot meets the warm embrace of tonka bean and amber.
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Armani Code ColoniaPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessMademoiselle Rochas Couture · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017, Armani Code Colonia by Giorgio Armani is an aromatic fougère fragrance crafted by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu. It opens with a bright citrus-aromatic blend of bergamot and mandarin orange, punctuated by pink pepper for a touch of spiciness. The heart features clary sage and orange blossom, creating a harmonious balance between freshness and floral softness. As it evolves, the fragrance settles into an amberwood base infused with tonka bean and heliotrope, bringing warmth and sweetness.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points. The citrus top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so it’s best to layer them over a light cologne or body lotion for an extended effect. The base notes will develop fully within an hour, making this fragrance ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Armani Code Colonia, Giorgio Armani
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Antoine Maisondieu
Naturals with a modern conscienceAntoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.
The Armani Code line
37 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 12%.