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Giorgio Armani · Sold as feminine
Armani Code for Women
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping out into an unfamiliar city, carrying the subtle promise of honeyed warmth in her wake.
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Armani Code for WomenPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessIllicit · Jimmy ChooMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Armani Code for Women was launched in 2006 by Giorgio Armani, crafted by perfumers Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge. This fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord featuring Italian orange and bitter orange before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and orange blossom. The base notes include honey, vanilla, sandalwood, and ginger, creating a sweet and warm finish. Despite its popularity, enthusiasts often lament the post-launch reformulation, with many preferring the original formula for its stronger and more distinctive character.
Apply two sprays for a balanced wear. The citrus top notes will fade within an hour but leave behind a lingering sweet and warm base that lasts through the day.
Fig. 01 — Armani Code for Women, Giorgio Armani
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge
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.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 16%.