Star AniseOpens with
HeliotropeHeart
VanillaDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2014 →
Antoine MaisondieuThe nose · 112 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense (2023)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Giorgio Armani · Sold as masculine
Armani Code Ultimate
The quiet intimacy of an evening spent in a dimly lit room where the scent of warm vanilla and soft powders creates a cocoon of luxury.
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Armani Code UltimatePremium · $100–250
87%Similar accords, often for lessHarmony Code Intense · Fragrance WorldBudget tier, under $40 · 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 2012, Armani Code Ultimate by Giorgio Armani was created by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu as an evolution of the brand’s iconic Code series. The composition opens with a bright burst of star anise and citrus notes—grapefruit and mandarin orange—that cut through to a heart of heliotrope and olive blossom, adding depth and complexity. The base layers in vanilla, tonka bean, and guaiac wood for a warm, powdery finish that feels both familiar and luxurious.
Apply lightly to pulse points, as this fragrance blooms slowly over time. The star anise top note fades quickly, but the rich base notes will linger close to your skin for hours.
Fig. 01 — Armani Code Ultimate, 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.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 13%.