Armani Code A-List by Giorgio Armani
Men 2018
Description
Armani Code A-List by Giorgio Armani is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, this composition features green mandarin and bergamot in the top notes; lavender in the heart; and tonka bean and guaiac wood in the base.
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Key notes
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Top
green mandarin
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Heart
lavender
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Base
tonka bean
Community
281 votes
- Positive 83%
- Negative 11%
- Neutral 6.0%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
871 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
281 votes
Season
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Armani Code A-List
Armani Code A-List by Giorgio Armani is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2018, this composition features green mandarin and bergamot in the top notes; lavender in the heart; and tonka bean and guaiac wood in the base.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
170 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
192 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
96 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
87 votes
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Community reviews
11 reviews
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Smells like that Parfum version today, with that clean lavender touch. If you were hooked on the original Code, you’ll love this. It smells great, but it lacks a bit of longevity, just like the modern EDTs.
Incredible scent, addictive, sweet yet sophisticated, without being cloying. It’s elegant and soft, perfect for dates or outings where you want to be surrounded by class without trying too hard to stand out.
Incredible aroma, addictive, sweet but sophisticated, never cloying, always sober. Elegant and very soft, ideal for romantic dates or social gatherings where you don’t want to stand out but still leave a small, classy trail.
Exquisite! It smells like Armani Code Sport.
Exquisite; it reminds me a great deal of Armani Code Sport.
I bought the 50 ml… the regular Armani Code they gifted me didn’t suit me much… I think this one can be useful for everyday wear since its scent is fresh and turns woody afterwards without bothering me. Longevity… just about right for a normal eau de toilette on my skin, around two hours or so… I’d give this Armani Code A-list a 6.5.
I picked up the 50 ml… the original they gifted me didn’t suit me much, but I think I can get some use out of this for everyday wear. It smells fresh initially, then turns woody without being unpleasant. Longevity is just about right for a normal EDT, around two hours. I’d give this Armani Code A-list a 6.5.
It has the DNA of the original but lacks any sparkle right now… What’s going on, Armani? I admit I’m tired of this house launching flankers of their icons instead of creating masterpieces. I’m already fed up with these releases and how they discontinued the only Acqua di Gio I liked (the Essenza) to release a mix of ‘Invictus with Acqua di Gio’ which is unbearable. But anyway, the Code A has an identical opening to the original, with a tonka bean base and a woody dry down. Nothing original, and on top of that, overrated (presumably because it’s ‘new’). For Code fanatics who collect bottles, buy; for those who admire Armani but seek perfumes with personality rather than imitations, pass, this fragrance has nothing new to offer.
I tried this new Code; first-class quality and aroma. More subtle and elegant than the original, with a youthful air. It opens with fantastic citrus and closes with a balsamic, sweet finish. The real lavender enhances everything and leads us to very sweet, delicate woods, where the tonka vanilla seems to be the star. A balsamic, talc-like, sweet and woody dry down… A great fragrance that surpasses the previous ones, full of style and elegance.
I’ve just tried this new Code; brutal quality and top-notch aroma. It feels more subtle and elegant than the original. It’s youthful and refined: it opens with fantastic citrus notes, then settles into a sweet balsamic base. The lavender lifts it all and leads into the woods, which are very sweet and delicate, where I believe the tonka vanilla is the queen. A balsamic, talc-like, sweet and woody dry down… A fragrance that surpasses the previous ones, with plenty of style and class.
I’ve tried all the Armani Code flankers and this is my favourite without a doubt. It lacks that cloying sweetness that shocks me in the original. Otherwise, it’s masculine, creamy, and zesty.