African Orange FlowerOpens with
CyclamenHeart
MuskDries down to
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Giorgio Armani · Sold as feminine
Armani Code Sheer
The quiet confidence felt while stepping into an important meeting, where crisp freshness meets subtle warmth, ensuring you feel polished and poised throughout the day.
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Armani Code SheerPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessL'Air du Temps Colombes Couleur · Nina RicciMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2007 by Giorgio Armani and crafted by perfumers Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge, Armani Code Sheer is a composition that balances freshness with warmth. The fragrance opens with the bright, uplifting scent of African Orange Flower, which sets the tone for a crisp and radiant experience. This top note is then enveloped by the soft, delicate notes of cyclamen, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley in the heart, creating an ethereal bouquet that feels both refined and approachable. The base layers of musk and woody notes add depth without overpowering the lighter elements above.
One or two sprays will suffice — the fresh top notes are bright but fade within a couple of hours, making way for the musky base that carries through the rest of the day. It’s best suited for daytime wear when its lighter profile can shine without feeling too heavy.
Fig. 01 — Armani Code Sheer, 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
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Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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The originalArmani Code SheerGiorgio Armani · Premium · $100–250Nina Ricci · 2006L'Air du Temps Colombes CouleurShares 4 of its 8 notes$40–100★ 3.89 (102)51%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMES · 2016No. 1Shares Jasmine and Muskunder $40★ 4.50 (4)51%Match
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 24%.