NeroliOpens with
Olive BlossomHeart
Guaiac WoodDries down to
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Armani Code Special Blend
The soft hum of an upscale café where the scent of freshly ground coffee blends with the aroma of baked goods, creating a cozy atmosphere that invites quiet conversation.
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Armani Code Special BlendPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessDolce Gabbana Pour Homme 2012 · Dolce&GabbanaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 10 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 2015 and crafted by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, Armani Code Special Blend is a sophisticated fusion of citrus, woody, and aromatic notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of neroli, mandarin orange, and bergamot before transitioning into the heart where olive blossom and star anise create a warm embrace. The base layer introduces guaiac wood, tonka bean, tobacco, and cedar, grounding the composition in rich earthiness and subtle sweetness. This unisex scent is designed to be both lasting and contemporary, reflecting Giorgio Armani's enduring legacy of Italian elegance.
Apply Armani Code Special Blend to pulse points and let it sit for a few minutes before dressing. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, while the woody base will linger throughout the day, making it ideal for both professional settings and relaxed evenings.
Fig. 01 — Armani Code Special Blend, 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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The originalArmani Code Special BlendGiorgio Armani · Premium · $100–250Dolce&Gabbana · 2012Dolce Gabbana Pour Homme 2012Shares 6 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.17 (5,531)40%Match
Dolce&Gabbana · 1994Dolce Gabbana pour Homme 1994Shares 6 of its 23 notes$40–100★ 4.26 (3,534)40%Match
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Adds warm spicy, iris and earthy; shares bergamot.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 11%.