What does it smell like?
Main smell: citrus and gourmand. It opens with Italian orange and jasmine, moves to jasmine and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla and honey.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Code Mirror Edition 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 Mirror Edition EDP
Giorgio Armani is the house behind Code Mirror Edition EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like Code Mirror Edition
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by gourmand and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bitter orange. Perfume fans rate it 3.80 out of 5.
Code Mirror Edition longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night and Xerjoff Join The Club 400 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 vanilla and honey are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jimmy Choo Illicit.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in summer and spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, spring, winter and fall.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €54, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Xerjoff Join The Club 400 but less than Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night.
Giorgio Armani perfumes worth knowing
This house has 75 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Emporio Armani Stronger With You, Emporio Armani Stronger With You Absolutely and Acqua di Gio Parfum.
Other versions
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2004 and 2022.
Code Mirror Edition dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal By Night (4 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club 400 (4 shared notes), Jimmy Choo Illicit (4 shared notes) and Joop! (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Joop! starts from €42.
Questions people ask
Is Code Mirror Edition better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
When did Code Mirror Edition come out?
It came out in 2008.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Code Mirror Edition EDP and Code?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.