The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lemon and bergamot. The heart brings star anise and olive blossom. On the skin it settles into leather and tonka bean. Overall it smells citrus and leather.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Code notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Giorgio Armani Code EDT
Code EDT comes from Giorgio Armani. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Is Code long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Giorgio Armani Code Parfum lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like leather and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits Code
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by leather and anis. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and leather smells and notes like star anise and leather. Less obvious notes include guaiac wood and tobacco. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Bvlgari Man In Black has more depth.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic spread further.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2011 and 2022.
If you like Code, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (5 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (4 shared notes), Clive Christian Jump Up And Kiss Me Hedonistic (5 shared notes) and Bvlgari Man In Black (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Code?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Code come out?
It came out in 2004.
Is it expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €13 in Europe.
What is the difference between Code EDT and Code Parfum?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.