Armani Code Eau de Toilette

Armani Code has been a love for me for a very long time. I only had a sample on it that I used a few times in elementary school in 8th grade and I really loved the smell and the confidence it gave me. When I graduated high school, I got the newer bottle of Code by my aunt. I love smell of this one as well, but I kinda fooled myself because off all comments saying “this is worse” “it’s not as good” “what did Armani do?!” on this new code. So it almost made me think that this wasn’t as sexy/cool as the older bottle. But I have realised when I completely was thinking for myself: This is just as good as the OG Code. Because the notes that are written really makes you think is this really the same? Even tho it does twist your mind, just when you smell this, it is changed a bit, but, looking at the notes there has to be more notes that are hidden. I mean how would they otherwise make Code smell like Code?? I am very sure that I can pick up on some of that tobacco, tho it is less appearing, but I can definitely sense that there is leather and star anise in there. So my point is: Don’t go completely nuts on the list of notes and don’t listen to what everyone says. I feel this is very obvious, but it’s sooo easy to get fooled into thinking someone else’s opinion is more “right” than yours. Listen to your nose, what does it tell you? After all. Out of all the fragrances I have; THIS is my most complimented fragrance. Code EDT. Don’t be afraid to buy it. And if you complain about the longevity, just put some moisturizer on you. Makes such a big difference!

After a couple of wearings of this I can confidently say that this is beast. Sometime ago I posted feelings of displeasure with the parfum or the other version of the code line but this iteration (cologne concentration) is a cut above. I didn't go nose blind to it, it's pleasant and it feels like a cross between Dior sauvage and Code colonial (with what it seems like a drop of iris) without any ambrozon. Oh, speaking of code colonial. I liked that one too but it only lasted a half an hour or I went nose blind to it. Not this new scent. It feels super modern, 2023 in a bottle. I sprayed only three sprays( one and a half sprays below each of my ears) and this was blasting off me for the whole day. Good thing I didn't go a whole four sprays Nevertheless I was surprised after the first hit of alcohol. This settled down gracefully with masculinity. Don't like how the nozzle area on the sprayer is unstable. It better not detache from the bottle over time because this was not a cheap fragrance. Inevitably (as you read and I wrote) reaching this conclusion that at this time here and now it's very possible that I reach for code 2023 Toilette over a couple other stereotype blue Fragrances in my collection. My oversized thumbs up.

My introduction to the Code line. Got this as a gift and was iffy when I first got it but ended up really growing on me over the next couple days. For starters, this stuff is VERSATILE. You can wear this ANYWHERE. I prefer it as an everyday evening and sometimes office scent but this juice can match basically any occassion since its the perfect blend of fresh and formal. One of the main complaints about this is longevity, but I just don't see it. For me a spray can last well over 20 hours as a skin scent with decent projection for the first couple. I don't know if thats just from my bottle being from a retailer and not a discounter but regardless this thing lasts FOREVER from my experience. Finally smell, I find this scent comparable to JPG Le Male EDT with the powdery vanilla lavender profile. The difference is that this takes out all of the notes that make Le Male smell like an old man and replaces them with a citrusy opening, making it smell modern and really fresh on anyone of any age group. Overall would highly recommend, 10/10 fragrance. Does its job and does it flawlessly.

I've never took the time to write a review or thought of selling a frag that i've bought ever in my life but i've also never come across a frag that performs this poorly .. it projects like candle light on a sunny day .. it lasts long alright but only at skin level .. it smells absolutely great and that's why i jumped on it when i smelled it at the store but i've never regretted a purchase this much .. at this point i'd take anything to recoup even half of what i payed for it .. even overspraying i can barely get anyone to notice it in a few hours .. absolutely disappointed with performance .. there's no point of wearing something that no one can smell .. i'll keep trying tho .. since the money's already paid and wasted but never again will i buy on impulse .. Edit: A few month later it performs a liiiiiittle tad bit better .. i actually got a compliment an hour or two into wearing it to work but i can't say that the performance is anything to write back home about .. such a shame because the juice is really beautiful.

I like this one a lot, definitely a man’s fragrance. I don’t get a citrus opening at all personally, the lavender comes through and gives it a refined soapy opening. There’s certainly a bit of spice as it dries down, but everything about this fragrance is just enough. Just enough scent, just enough layers to the fragrance, just enough notes to make you keep smelling. I could see it being overpowering if spared too liberally, I think one or two sprits is more enough, especially on a guy. I think this could easily become one of those fragrances that’s used too liberally and could be overused and related to the guy who just wears too much- you know, if it hasn’t already. When used properly it’s very elegant, it does enough to entice but not be overly attention grabbing. I like the soapy, somewhat aquatic scent, with a touch of spice. A true man’s fragrance and again, very elegant. It’s a bit more than a neutral fragrance but not too much. Very happy with this one :)