The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and vanilla. Cardamom and green apple at the top, nutmeg and lavender in the middle and tonka bean and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Code Profumo 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
A closer look at Giorgio Armani Code Profumo EDP
Giorgio Armani is the house behind Code Profumo EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
When in the day to wear Code Profumo
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
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How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous.
Is Code Profumo your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by vanilla and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and vanilla smells and notes like nutmeg and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include green mandarin, orange blossom and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €374, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Sapil Bound and Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Sapil Bound and Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous. Base notes like tonka bean and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2004 and 2022.
If you like Code Profumo, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Sapil Bound (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous (5 shared notes), Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (5 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gisada Ambassador Intense starts from €170.
Perfume comparisons
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Questions people ask
Can women wear Code Profumo?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Code Profumo good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2016.
What is the difference between Code Profumo EDP and Code?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.