Armani Code Cashmere

Read this if: "You're thinking of buying the discontinued Code Cashmere." Before I start, I just wanna ask why fragrantica changed the style of the site? I hate changes, it looks like a little bit 'too much'. I could perfectly do my work with the previous features, plus they were way more minimalistic/simple! Anyway... So, after checking all the editions of codes, almost all, I ended up liking more Cashmere. There's a huge wave from YouTubers mention it everytime in the 'man killer perfumes' or keep only 10 for life. For a strange reason I always return and enjoy more the classics because in the end no one can mess with the original. I didn't like it at first, it's like a statement, talking about the very first EDP pour femme in case you didn't get it, but lately I started appreciating it in a way I wanna buy a bottle of 30 ml. The only reason it keeps me sceptical is that it's a bit heady and the sillage is poor. That warm touch of ginger & honey around the star note of orange bloss is something I just can't ignore. To fulfil my need I bought the shower gel and it's veeery good. Satin vs Cashmere, yes, this is the first question you ask to yourself. Sorry if this sounds heartbreaking for those who have Satin as a signature, but there are perfumes out there that perfect in a better way notes like praline, cocoa and sorbet pear. It may opens like a blast of confidence, but there's a synthetic molecule that supposed to help with sillage/lasting power but it reminds me of a bug repellent. Let's say that it's formula is way more sensitive and remember it was from the first editions to be discontinued quit fast. Well, about Cashmere fans, you thought I will leave you like this? Cashmere is an upgrade of the original formula, it starts the same way as Satin, it's way 'smoother' but it last waaay longer. I would give another chance to Satin though but I have to admit although I don't believe in perfumes according to seasons, the Code line works perfectly in colder and dry temperatures. Also, I wanna add how confusing can be for some people editions like Luna or Luna eau sensuelle EDT that are 90% the same, or let's say came again later on market as Turquoise. There's no reason to comment about the edition Absolue, with one word, boring. In the country I live right now, I can find every discontinued edition in a great price, this is the reason I am doing this 2nd review as I bought another 75 ml bottle of Cashmere. Ask me why although I haven't even reached 50% out of my first bottle and I won't be able to reply. Does Cashmere worth the hype? Compared to all other editions, lasting power & sillage, yes, comparing it to other perfumes out there with similar notes/style, not so much. It starts almost the same like the original and very first EDP, the orange blossom (most attractive/best selling for women note) shines bright, this time without honey or spicy/fresh ginger kicks, it's like I am smelling the original in a hug of smoother, more powdery and kind of almond-y vibes. This time the perfume is less warm but more mysterious. Less peppy, more sexy. Immediately, the 'almond milk' starts to come out in a way it reminds me more of a synthetic sweet coconut note that it's mixed with the jasmine in it's heart. Later on, I can't detect a single note like before, I am getting a mixture of something fresh/a bit smokey but not incens-y, the almond note now is more like a marzipan, that leather/animalic vibes to me is more like a touch of suede smell. I still remember the first time I smell it, how quickly Poison Girl EDP from Dior came in mind, exactly same notes (bitter orange, almond, vanilla) and if you ask me which do I prefer, sorry but Poison Girl, it's more clearly sexy and dark, plus it's transforming till it ends up to the best vanilla ever. Let's see when they will reformulate it like most Dior best sellers. Finally, another perfume it comes in mind is La nuit tresor-A la folie EDP from Lancome but without the fruity-red currant note. Moreover, I find Cashmere kind of unisex. About it's lasting power and sillage, I've already said I am happy with them. It 'stains' clothes easily, I slept an hour with only 2 sprays from it that I applied on neck earlier this afternoon and now the blanket became Code Blanket. All in all, I like it but as I mentioned once again, there are perfumes that can replace it and heal your broken heart (talk about those that had it as a signature). I will end up by saying how I respect it's uniqueness and that the older we go to the past, the better perfumes we have.

For a very strange reason, I wanted to add a bottle of Armani Code to my collection. I never liked the original EDP that is a very feminine, fresh and citrusy signature. Believe it or not, it gives me the vibes of masterpiece D&G Light Blue, just way more 'sexy' & 'full'. I will never forget the day I was searching for completely different perfumes, but I couldn't stop smelling the paper where they gave me with Cashmere on it. That 'almond milk' note attracted me as it was the era of Dior's Poison Girl EDP that is already on my top 5. You don't want me to tell you that I threw immediatelly the paper with Satin after all this. So, by trying to decide which one to buy, Cashmere or Satin, you will be surprised but I feel like I should have chose Satin. All of the editions (even Turquoise) are reminiscent of the original that is something we all have to repsect, with a different star note that gives that nice twist. Satin is more gourmandise or at least it stays more sweet as time goes by when Cashmere returns to the original step by step. Armani stays loyal to his clients but believe it or not, all of the editions are started to be removed silently from the market. Though, you can still find some bottles here and then in case you still want one of them to your collection. Let's analyze my latest purchase. I chose Cashmere because Satin had a strange synthetic note that looks like it pushes the others for a greater sillage. The closer I smell it, the more noticeable it is. This 'note' that is similar to an aerozol that kills insects doesn't miss from Cashmere too. Anyway, I don't want to be rude but in the end who cares? It's my truth. You have to excuse me for mentioning both (Satin + Cashmere) as they are very similar and I can assure you they will both attract lots of compliments. Well, not for a long time as sillage on skin should have been way better and it is compared to the original, thank God. Oh, that cacao-sorbet-candied orange cloud of Satin...Please stop me from buying a bottle of it soon. I didn't mention Poison Girl for fun. That combination of citrus-bitter almond-heliotrope is a winner! Dior 'invented' it earlier 2016 (I should use the verb perfect it) and Armani just did his try with Cashmere 2017. If you ask which one is sexier, Cashmere will be the answer or 50-50 as we all have our tastes, but if you ask which one has the better performance, Poison Girl would win without even trying! All in all, Cashmere is a good floriental perfume with medium to heavy sillage with a kind of weak lasting power, ideal for winter, more mature, more dark and way more versatile. I am getting a blast of orange blossom that even has 'fruity' instead of fresh character, innocent jasmine sambac that turns darker due to other floral notes, the perfect almond-heliotrope combination mentioned again above and an intriguing powedery, incens-y/suedish base that made me to buy it. Now that I am thinking about it, what really won me and I chose this instead of Satin is that Cashmere has an amazing 'sweetness' that is attracting without being gourmandise! Isn't this unique? Give it a try!

It was a blindbuy.I decided to buy armani code cashmere because I have original code and satin and like both of them a lot.I was a little nervous because I don't like incense.also leather,suede and pachouli seemed too masculine. There was no need to worry.I don't just like this one.I adore it.I'm totally hooked.this is probably going to be one of my top ten favorite perfumes When I first tried it I thought there's cacao in it!I could easily detect armani code's orange flower-vanilla gene in it.yes,it's very similar to original armani code and armani code satin but this is way more special, unique and complex.comparing to original AC,ACC has less citruses and less while florals.comparing to ACS,this one has less cacao chocolate thing It's veryyy delicious,it's also sweet but it also has different dimensions.almond, and heliotrope,vanilla are present but I can also easily detect iris,jasmine,even a hint of leather and suede.I'm surprised to read a lot of fragranticans calling it boring.to me,it's modern,a gourmand crowd pleaser,yes,but at the same time it's like nothing else! it's luxurious and has a deep mysterious charm.it's a leathery gourmand, something we rarely see.but it's not just this.it's also powdery,floral and has a hint of smokey undertone which is to die for.all mentioned accords are really there.but what makes me adore it is it's lipstick iris,very classy.it's as if it's armani code satin and Dior homme intense's child.it also has some genes from Cavalli Just Gold If you want a gourmand which is more than just a delicious scent,make sure to give it a try. First hours of application,silage is great.you leave a perfumed trail as you walk.but after first 2,3 hours it softens to a very cozy scent and stays like this for several hours Edit: Probably no one is going to agree but I have to say this.Armani code cashmere can be unisex IMHO.yes,it's a gourmand,and floral,and cosmetic powdery.too much feminine elements here and I know that it's leathery and Smokey undertone are very tamed.still I can see a gourmand loving man pull it off well enough It can also be layered with different types of masculine scents,specially it's blend with a leathery one would be divine.if your girl has a bottle of this beauty,I encourage you to try the combo On my skin iris is easily detectable but I'd love to see it amped up.I don't know why they always pair iris with rose and musk.it goes very well with delicious notes such as almond,vanilla and cocoa as well as leather 2nd edit: I have to add that it's longevity is amazing.whenever I wear it,I can smell traces of it after more than 24 hours on my skin! آرمانی ساتین رو تصور کنید،کمی دیور هوم اینتنس و کمی کاوالی جاست گلد قاطیش کنید میشه آرمانی کد کشمیر.یه رایحه مخملی و جذاب،ترکیبی از روایح خوشمزه و پودری(شکوفه پرتقال،یاس،وانیل شیرین که دی ان ای لاین آرمانی کده با یه تیرگی پودرکاکائو،قهوه مانند) با زنبق رژلبی و رایحه یه کیف آرایش چرمی که آسترش آغشته به پودر صورت شده باشه..من ک عاشقشم موندگاریش معرکه ست.حتی بعد از یه شبانه روز میتونم رو پوستم حسش کنم

Armani Code Cashmere opens as if it's Armani Code edp and Dior Homme Intense's child. Armani Code's vanilla-orange flower DNA is easily detectable but there's also this darker, slightly masculine thing that reminds me of Dior Homme Intense. it has the same iris and I was shocked to see iris isn't among the most rated notes because it's all about iris on me. I love almond and heliotrope but I can't detect these notes. yes there's something nutty and yummy like almond milk in it's drydown but not the dominant almond I was expecting. there is leather, not a car tyre-ish leather. not a dirty leather. it's a soft and elegant leather which even a leather hater like me can appreciate it. the first time I tried it I thought this should have been the Trinity in Matrix's perfume. Armani Code Cashmere is like a more complex, more special Armani Code with a deep, dark mysterious vibe. a true night/cold weather perfume. My bottle is five years old and it lasts 6 hours max on me and the sillage is moderate when first applied. I remember it used to be very long lasting so maybe I should blame my perfume's age. anyways I really hope Armani brings it back because it would be a shame to see such a perfect perfume isn't produced anymore همون دی ان ای وانیلی-شکوفه پرتقالی آرمانی کد رو داره منتها به همراه یه حس و حال تیره و مرموز و یکم مردونه که بشدت من رو یاد دیور هوم اینتنس میندازه. دقیقا همون زنبق دیور هوم اینتنس رو داره. بادوم و هلیوتروپ به مشام من غالب نیستن، تو درای داون عطر، یه چیز شیربادوم طور هست اما درکل اونقدر بادومی نیست که فکرشو کنید. نت چرم هم محسوسه اما نه چرمی که یادآور بوی لاستیک ماشین باشه.نه یه چرم کثیف و ایمالیک. بلکه یه چرم نرم و خیلی شیک داره که حتی کسی مثل من که چرم دوست نداره نمیتونه دوسش نداشته باشه. هروقت این عطر رو بو میکنم حس میکنم شخصیت ترینیتی تو ماتریکس باید این عطر رو میزده. موندگاری و پخش بوش رو من متوسطه بااینحال خود رایحه انقد خوبه که ارزششو داره آدم تندتند اسپریش کنه

I'm surprised that pine isn't in the notes because upon first sniff I get a vanillary marzipan with warm pine sap on top. After five or ten minutes the woody scent dies down a bit and I get a creamy floral gourmand that isn't too sweet, this is grown woman territory. Sexy and mature without being stuffy or old fashioned. The drydown is sweet and powdery woody leather. It's well blended to the point that it's difficult to pick out specific notes which I love. It isn't just a cacophony of sweet vs bitter like a lot of newer scents turn out to be for me. ACC is very unique and quite nice, no incense to speak of but I like it regardless. Very Christmasy and festive. Picture a cozy but luxurious mountain cabin on Christmas eve, snow is falling and the fireplace is crackling. The tree is fresh and impeccably, tastefully decorated.. the other tree wilted and shed so much they threw it in the fireplace and bought another one. Everything is perfect now! There's a crowd of a dozen or so that came for an intimate little party, drinking hard cider and eating decadent treats in their cashmere sweater dresses and designer suits while laughing and enjoying the anticipation of whats to come.. gifts or sexy time with a special someone. Why not both? Expensive perfume on warm skin, cold air, smoke from the fireplace, sugar cookies and fudge. And even though you've been a bad girl, Santa won't wanna leave 😘

WOW THIS IS SO INCREDIBLE AND STUNNING! I love love love love this scent. Armani Code Cashmere is seductive, sexy, warm, sweet, incense, strong, long-lasting and beautiful. She projects and will get you compliments. It smells like something a bad-girl would wear. Women and Men go Goo-Goo over this juice. My Husband could care less about fragrances but Honey, I sprayed this on and he looked at me and said "Babe, you smell delicious". I also got stopped in best buy, and the woman remarked "I need some of whatever you're wearing". This is not for the timid at heart, only wear this if you want to get noticed for your scent. This is amazing, its so warm and ambery. Also there's something about Armani Code fragrances that remind me of the smell of soda. (is that weird?) I love it. Its perfect and its my second favorite perfume. I consider this a night time scent, its way too sexy for day-time use, unless you're intentionally trying to seduce someone. Also, its Winter in the US and its perfectly suited for the colder months. Could be too strong for summer months, but I will test out the theory for myself. Shout out to Jeremy Fragrance from Youtube, for the amazing fragrance recommendations.

I managed to find the discontinued cashmere (as well as the satin) locally a few weeks ago. I had read and seen youtube reviews comparing them and saying that the satin is entirely gourmand , that cashmere is more on the flowery side and blah blah blah... I will tell you one thing. Cashmere is the indisputable winner between those two.It is more refined, it lasts and projects better and where satin smells old-fashioned and a bit synthetic/ bug sprayish (not too much thankfully but noticeable to my nose) and artificial gourmand, cashmere kicks its poor satin ass! it is elegant, it actually smells gourmand, classy and on my skin I also get a cocoa/chocolatey vibe underneath (probably the almond combined with other notes, who knows?). I am wearing it in really hot summer Mediterranean weather (heatwave in fact), and it doesn;t clash with the weather, it blooms, it envelopes you in its comforting aura and it is beautiful and yummy!This is a very well blended perfume that projects, lasts and stays amazing throughout its duration which is looooong! It projects without being in your face, it hugs, it envelopes, it creates an amazing intoxicating aura around you. This one, is a hard LOVE!

Armani Code Cashmere- I found Armani Code Cashmere on clearance at Kohl's last weekend 2/6/21, and I was excited to try it. It opens with a strong, appealing projection of orange blossom and jasmine sambac who’s natural intensity is quickly grounded by the velvety almond milk. Next, sexy soft suede presents itself, creating an inviting cozy mood. The orange blossom and sweet jasmine level out after about 2 hours and the sweet almond milk marries all the notes with its luscious creaminess. Yum. This is gorgeous and sexy, warm and approachable. I keep smelling myself throughout the day. Powdery iris and heliotrope keep this feeling fresh. The mysterious smoky incense and faint patchouli, only perceptible after dry down, add interest and depth. Rating: 9/10. A mature, moderately sweet gourmand/floriental. Compliments: 8/10. Men & women like this fragrance. It's not offensive. Projection: 7/10; Silage: 6/10; Application: 4 atomizations ; Performance: 8/10. Very good, 8 hours. Season: Winter, fall, daytime or nighttime; Occasions: Casual fall/winter day wear, outdoor gatherings, ski holidays, casual dates. Gender: Female/ unisex; Ages: 25+ Blind-Buy: No, sample it first.

"Oomph" is how I wanted to start this review. My goodness this is a beautiful combination 😍 I went to a different shoppers drug mart to mail a package and (of course) HAD to check out the fragrance section. I have heard such amazing things about the original Armani code for women I wanted a spritz on a card to walk around the store with. At the last minute I asked for the Cashmere version on a card as well. This one had the same "beautiful business women getting a close on a sale" vibes but sweeter. Its mysterious but bright. Charming and charismatic. Bold and beautiful. Elegant yet coy. I bought this today and its already made its way near the front of my collection. I see alot of ratings have it as a winter scent but I feel it could be worn any season. Its not a citrusy upbeat summer scent, don't get me wrong. Its enchanting and for a late night walk with a cute man, while wearing a flowy black dress and heels. I would not see this suitable for a teenager, but perfect for later 20s and above. I dont drink but this would be a red wine full of character. Beautiful scent. Excited to explore more similar.

After reading so many rave reviews, I decided to purchase Armani Code Cashmere from Sephora (as a blind buy) and see what all the fuss was about. When I first sprayed it, I was disappointed with the opening - it reminded me of Mugler’s Alien with its strong, grapey jasmine note.. and overall just came off as really strong and spicy with the patchouli mixed in. About an hour later though, I finally experienced the cozy, almond cashmere middle everyone mentioned. I thought it was so beautiful, and decided this was a perfume worth keeping. A few days have passed since then however and I’ve realized that despite the intriguing cashmere effect.. this perfume is too sweet and strong for my liking. It also doesn’t develop into anything overly special on my skin, especially compared to other perfumes I have. Boyfriend (surprisingly) wasn’t a fan either, said it smelled “too strong”. So I will be returning it and will instead focus on enjoying my other ‘date night’ perfumes (like Lancome La Nuit Tresor, whose sweetness is much more balanced to me).

I decided to give this fragrance a test drive as I debated whether to purchase the original Armani Code or go with another fragrance altogether. I agree with Ptilda, the initial spray hints at the jasmine in Alien by Mugler (of which I am a rabid fan). The jasmine is dialed down by the sweet, milky, nuttiness of the almond. I love the sweet, come-hither vibe tempered by the naughty base notes of suede and incense. About 2 hours into the dry down I get a faint note of root beer and it is charming-- like a soft nudge rather than a kick to get noticed. I can see why this fragrance is preferred in colder weather, however, it is the dead of summer and I'm walking about with my arm to my nose and sighing dreamily because Cashmere smells so darn good. While I definitely get the DNA from the original Armani Code, I love Cashmere far more. This fragrance is unlike anything I own given the intense almond note, and I love that it isn't overwhelmed by fruit or other gourmand notes. I need this fragrance in my life.

First off, most of the notes are among my favorites. It does have a bit of a masculine edge to it and could be unisex imo. The almond milk with the base of leather & suede mixed with the incense & patchouli comes across as a earthy, slightly dirty caramelized brown sugar(very amberish) on me. Potent & almost syrupy sweet earthiness. The warmth of this fragrance calls for cool weather but screams fall the most. This would be my 4th consideration for sig scent(yes, I have a list) and would be probably even higher but for it's lack of performance. I get about 4-5 hrs out of this on good days. I still love it but if a perfume doesn't last it can bring even the most loved scents down in my esteem. Because of that it's undecided if I'd repurchase. Which maybe a plus because I'm not even sure how available this is anymore. 9.5/10 rating

It's so weird that this scent performs completely different from one person to the next. When I sprayed it, I was immediately blasted by the Alien-esque jasmine. Sweet and tropical and bordering on fruity. That really claims the entire opening of the scent. The almond doesn't really perform for me, sadly. It's there, but just a supporting player I feel, along with the leather and suede (also sad for me), though they are present more in the drydown. But the gist of this scent is about a lovely sweet, powdery, fruity, floral scent with heart. And it's gorgeous. I'm testing it for the second time on a blisteringly hot day, and it is not cloying in the least. Just a lovely tropical bubble for me. This is definitely one for the want list!

Oh it's gorgeous! I grabbed it immediately I saw it. It's in the same vein as satin is, my all time favorite among the armani code's. I understand the name cashmere for this, indeed it's velvety, like you could touch something very soft, I think the almond milk contributes for this property. I sense the iris with the white floral firstly ( not this pungent white floral) a warm white floral, if that make sense, maybe the leather and patchouli? The incense gives it a misterious side and the heliotrope turns it particular. First impressions I would give it 10/10, love it. Let's see how it develops <3 edit feb. 2017 yes very good quality and beautiful ! But I stay with my satin I like that better don't need both :) sold this one.

Ugh, my signature 🥰❤ It was love at first sniff, I remember smelling my empty sample like a maniac, now I own this and I've grown to appreciate it even more since then. I'm still in denial about it's discontinuation, I think they'll bring it back, it's just too good. It's like caramel made from flowers. It's sweet, in a dark and intoxicating way. It's sexy, sensual, seductive, if this was a color, it would be purple, which is my favorite color too, so the look of the bottle really suits this. Sometimes I just take the bottle and keep smelling the cap, it's cozy and addictive. This creates the most beautiful trail, it lasts for hours too. It's just perfect, my dreams are made of this scent. 💜❤💜

I'm a long time occasional lurker on here and perfume lover. Cashmere has compelled me to write my very first perfume review. This perfume is out of this world! There is nothing else like it. Like no other perfume I get so many positive comments wearing this from peers and strangers. If this were a song it would be 'Smooth Operator' by Sade. I find this to be the perfect date night or going out scent but I cannot help but wear this during the day on any given day because it just feels good to. I just spray less for day wear because you don't need a lot anyway. All the bottles I have seen in dept. stores are more reddish like the AC Satin bottles and not so purpleish like in the stock photos.

My initial thoughts on this were the same as @WeirdHoney21. But then I let it sit in my closet for a few days. Then when I used it, it had completely changed. Yes the grape-like orange blossom is still there but in no way does it overpower the composition anymore. It’s just the opening. Then it becomes a creamy powdery smoky almond and leather than I cannot get enough of, with the grapey orange blossom so far at the back begging to be allowed one last curtsy! But it’s really the nutty smoky tones which are dominating the stage! What a tragedy that this perfume got discontinued! If you find this and buy it, and it comes off too grapey-orange blossom like to you, let it sit for a few days.

Really surprising scent. It’s certainly deeply connected to the Armani code line and that distinct DNA. You can tell it’s an Armani Code. But Armani Code Cashmere is without a doubt the best of the line for women. Subtle incense and leather with bright openings of orange blossom and jasmine abound, with almond milk creating a blanket across all the notes. It’s a real magic trick by Armani and this creaminess is what Separates Cashmere from the other Code offerings and its closest non-house relative, Alien (its very different from this classic, but shares a personality). I really enjoy Cashmere and if Armani have deleted it from their range, then that’s a shame. 8/10

The way it stays in my nose after I sniff it for such long time, allowing you to reflect on it or bring up memories is incredible. Although sometimes I think it reminds me of a bathroom cleaning agent, but not in a bad way lol. I remember spending hours in a department store choosing a perfume for myself for my birthday. I just moved in to a foreign country, knew no one, and embarked on a new journey. Smelling this perfume now I bring back those memories of a new start in my life. It was the best present I ever bought to myself, and I still own around 1 mL of that stuff. My heart was broken when I learned from the comments it was discontinued.

To me, this one had to sit for a while, as I've said below. As soon as I got it (thanks darling fiance, I love my gift!), I sprayed it on, and I was a little underwhelmed as I expected to get way more of the deeper, smokier notes. But I was getting an overwhelming dose of orange blossom. So much so that it smelled almost identical to JPG Classique Essence. Then, I let it sit for a while in my perfume cupboard and by a while, I mean a couple of days or maybe a little over a week. After letting it sit, HELLO HELIOTROPE! I get suede, incese and so so much almond. This is stunning now and just what I envisioned! I am head over heels in love!