Harmony Code Intense

Blend (3/5) Harmony Code Intense was done beautifuly and buttery soft. But you need to love Orchid. It dries down quick into base and became Orchid forward scent. I disagree to notes listed here in Fragrantica. Intense to me smells closer to Harmony Code Homme notes pyramid. The theme here comparable to 212 Sexy Man and weirdly reminds me of Le Male older batches before 2013. Uniqueness (2/5) Sadly not that unique because of that Orchid theme which available in every women toiletries. Although in Harmony Code Intense it was on the masculine side. Perceived Quality (4/5) Great and nothing feels awkward or screeching.

I haven't smelt ultimate in a long time, but I think this is really close. Reminds me of dior homme intense, just like how ultimate used to. The momentarily blast of citrus, gorgeous smell of tonka and powdery vanilla. I always preferred Code ultimate over Dhi cause it was easier to wear and more versatile. And FW did a great job replicating the dna. Certainly no complaints on my behalf.

I have not smelled the entire Armani Code lineup, but this one smells somewhere between the original Code and new Code. It's very affordable and smells nice, my issue with it is that the scent does not last, even after letting it sit for almost 6 weeks. I feel like it is completely gone after 3 hours. good for most seasons besides peak summer days.

Armani Code Ultimate was one of my absolute favourite fragrances. Sadly, Harmony Code Intense is NOT a clone of that. The only clone of that I was aware of was surprisingly by UK firm Marks & Spencer with their Autograph Homme Noir - now discontinued.