Armani Code Absolu Gold by Giorgio Armani
Men 2020
Description
Armani Code Absolu Gold by Giorgio Armani is a spicy oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this olfactive composition was created by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu. In its opening, mandarin and green apple provide a citrusy and fresh start; the heart reveals the elegance of iris and saffron; while the base settles on a warm and woody foundation of tonka…
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Key notes
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Top
mandarin
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Heart
iris
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Base
tonka bean
Community
538 votes
- Positive 87%
- Negative 4.6%
- Neutral 8.6%
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About Armani Code Absolu Gold
Armani Code Absolu Gold by Giorgio Armani is a spicy oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2020, this olfactive composition was created by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu. In its opening, mandarin and green apple provide a citrusy and fresh start; the heart reveals the elegance of iris and saffron; while the base settles on a warm and woody foundation of tonka bean, benzoin, guaiac wood, and cedar.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
361 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
376 votes
Character
Leading answer Leans masculine
314 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
283 votes
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Agree with the previous reviewer; this is pure gold.
Juanpasiones lacks a nose: Absolu Gold is a beast that lasts all day, exquisite and nothing like Profumo, it just needs more iris. It would be divine. Pure gold.
Beautiful bottle that matches its potent scent. Smells identical to Code Profumo but with much more appealing citrus notes. Fixation and projection are off the charts, Absolute Gold. I’d wear it to night parties with air conditioning or in the cold; this fragrance screams ‘the man has arrived’. It’s sexy, elegant, and seductive. Don’t fear the sweat; it will never let you down. If you wear it and don’t return with a number and 25 kisses, you’ve failed as a Bad Boy. Fixation: 9/10, Projection: 10/10, Masculinity: 8/10, Sensuality: 8/10. Total: 9/10.
Lasts a long time and projects well. I tested it with a 1.5ml sample. It shines brightest in very cold climates. Duration: 12 hours on skin, 24 hours on clothes.
This is madness, sweet and sugary, with mandarin citrus touches and the elegance of iris. Elegant and fun, perfect for catching attention and winning hearts; it never goes unnoticed. At first glance, I think it’s better than Absolu and Profumo (which I love). It’s pure danger, melting everything in its path. It suits new generations but with a more elegant dry-down. That sweet mix against a saffron and leather base is unbeatable. Ideal for romantic dates or nights to earn compliments. Buy blind if you like sweet scents like CH Man or Armani Diamond, but more potent and sweet.
So sweet it gives you the creeps. A mix of Ultramale by J.P. Gaultier and Code Absolu. Hours pass waiting for the magic transformation, but no, the mega-synthetic sweetness just stays there. It smells like eternal cherry caramel. In the deep dry-down, a cheap vanilla-musk emerges, reminiscent of Avon. Not suitable for diabetics; it could raise your HbA1c. If it cost $20, it would be fine. They want us to face their pathetic special edition flankers. The regular Code is a thousand times better, even Code Absolu.
So sweet it makes your legs go numb. It’s a blend of Ultramale by J.P. Gaultier and Code Absolu. Hours pass and you’re left waiting for the magic transformation into something better, but no—the mega-synthetic cloying sweetness never fades. It even seems to have an eternal cherry caramel note. Once it dries down properly, a very cheap, Avon-style vanillic musk emerges. Not suitable for diabetics; it might raise your HbA1c levels. At $20 it would be acceptable. They want us to look at their pathetic special edition flankers. The original Code is a thousand times better, even Code Absolu.