The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and bergamot leaf. The heart brings iris and aldehydes. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and cedar. Overall it smells iris and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Code Parfum 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
Giorgio Armani Code Parfum EDP in detail
Giorgio Armani is the house behind Code Parfum EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Giorgio Armani perfumes worth knowing
The house has 75 perfumes here, led by Emporio Armani Stronger With You, Emporio Armani Stronger With You Absolutely and Acqua di Gio Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel and Azzaro spread further.
Who will like Code Parfum
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by aromatic and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and aromatic smells and notes like iris and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include clary sage. Perfume fans rate it 4.25 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like tonka bean and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Code Parfum for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2004 and 2021.
Perfumes that smell like Code Parfum
Similar picks to try: Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (4 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (4 shared notes), Azzaro (5 shared notes) and Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel starts from €25.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Code Parfum expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
When did Code Parfum come out?
It came out in 2022.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Code Parfum EDP and Code?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.