CardamomOpens with
NutmegHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Armani Code Profumo
The intimate warmth of an upscale leather-bound journal in a dimly lit study, with notes of tonka and amber adding to the cozy ambiance.
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Armani Code ProfumoPremium · $100–250
92%Similar accords, often for lessCardamom and Apple · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Giorgio Armani, Armani Code Profumo is an Oriental Spicy fragrance designed to evoke a sense of warm sophistication and depth. Created by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, it opens with the freshness of green apple and cardamom before transitioning into a heart of nutmeg and orange blossom. The base notes of tonka bean, amber, and leather create a rich blend that is both sweet and animalic, reminiscent of gourmand-leaning profiles like cola or vanilla soda. Despite its strong ongoing demand, Armani discontinued the fragrance, leading enthusiasts to hail it as a 'modern gem' in collector circles.
Apply one generous spritz to ensure the rich base notes have time to develop fully. This fragrance is best suited for evening wear or cooler weather when its warm tones can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Armani Code Profumo, 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
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Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 10%.