Armani Code Satin

I've always loved original code,I also love chocolate and praline in fragrances so satin was a must-have for me.it was a blind buy and didn't dissapoint There's a similar gene between original code and code satin so it's easily noticeable that they're family members but there's no honey here.it obtains it's sweetness from cocoa/praline,also it's less flowery and less orangy,although orange isn't listed here I can feel it specially in top notes.my bottle is a tester bottle and it's written on it about notes:jasmin.praline and orange essence...I can detect gingery orangy white florals blending with cocoa chocolate and a fluffy,cream like sweet note that must be sorbet.it's delicious and has more gourmand vibe according to original code.but it's not so foody and chocolatey that put you off if you're not into gouumands,it has code's elegant,feminine and seductive vibe that can attract most oriental floral/vanilla lovers Longevity is 7-8 hours on my skin and much more on clothes,sillage is moderate to heavy and I can feel it around me even after first hour and this pleases me.it's a cold weather perfume and can be a great for night wear Among code and code satin I can't which one is better for me,I love them both but first days that I received satin,I preferred original one to this,I felt cacao and praline aren't enough well pronaunced but now I adore it.I tried layering satin with Montale chocolate greedy and once with chocolover and result is devine,so if you'd like to add a more chocolatey/coffee/gourmand kick try it

Although many people say this perfume is an average sweet, gourmand perfume, which is following trends and just made to grab the success, I'd characterize this perfume as unique, warm spicy, thick, rich and very luxurious. The first time I tested it, my first impression was sweet, warm and in the same refreshing pepper mixture which quickly grew on me and turned to a thick, black, deep gourmand potion decorated with some fresh white flowers and with a juicy slice of orange. That time I bought Coco Noir by Chanel, but the memories about this perfume kept lingering in my mind. So I couldn't help ordering it. Now I have it and I can describe it more in detail. The "warm, sweet pepper" is actually the ginger which mixes well with a dark, adult, adorable vanilla (this stage reminds me Vanille noire by Yves Rocher), then I feel the teasing scent you can get when opening an exquisite dark chocolate candy box. No eating, just smelling the lid, the box, the sophisticated packaging of those chocolate candies. Some of them are filled with some alcohol for sure, maybe some cacao or coffee liqueur, some of them contain a thick orange marmalade or liquid chocolate. By the way, that spicy ginger note is present, so this perfume is not an average sweet, dull dessert, there's a sharp, spicy edge to keep you warm and a bit naughty. The base is sensual, still warm, spicy, lingering around you, it's very feminine and adult. I guess this will be my perfume for this winter.

Chocolate souffle with a side of pear sorbet anyone? That's what I get almost immediately on application. The yummy milk chocolate note, not dark, lingers for the entire duration of the fragrance but gradually recedes, revealing the other players. The floral heart of this fragrance is when the DNA of the original is evident to me but it is balanced, blending in beautifully with the more gourmand notes, never over powering them. By the the time the base rolls in, the chocolate and florals have mostly given way to a lovely powdery vanilla. My nose also picks up patchouli in the dry down but it's polite and a slightly herbal note which helps prevent the scent from becoming a full fledged gourmand. So would I call it a gourmand? Sort of yes, it definitely has very evident gourmand facets but by no means is it just that. I would recommend it for those who prefer their perfumes just to hint at a mysterious deliciousness but would rather not smell like food. The only negative I have to mention is the performance which is quite lacking. Longevity is only about 4-5 hours, 6 at the best. It sits very close to my skin and is an intimate scent I get wafts now and again but it doesn't get a lot of attention from others, in my experience. It's definitely one of my favorite chocolatey fragrances but unfortunately, discontinued and getting harder to find which makes me treasure my bottle. Try it if you get the chance.

This is a recent new purchase, and holy potatoes, it is an absolutely stunning, delicious, addictive gourmand. My husband, who rarely comments on my perfumes unless I ask him to, walked by me yesterday and said "that's a really nice one you have on today babe, what is it?" I stopped dead in my tracks, because for him to volunteer a comment tells me it's fantastic! I'm not very good at picking out individual notes, but to my nose, this is a rich, warm, sweet but not syrupy, delicately spiced, chocolatey cocoa praline cloud. If you're a gourmand lover, there is no doubt in my mind that you'll love this. It starts off with a bang - upon spraying, projection is moderate to heavy for the first couple of hours, at least on me. I get whiffs of this all day long, and it's incredibly long lasting. I can easily smell this on my wrist the next morning before my shower. I can't say I love the bottle. It doesn't do much in the way of being pleasing to the eye, but it's functional, and the colour certainly matches the scent. This is my first Armani fragrance, and I'm so glad I chose this one. The original Code is on my radar as well. In my opinion, this is a safe blind buy and a sure bet for gourmand lovers. A beautiful fragrance, and one that I'm very happy to have in my collection.

How could you, Armani? How could you create a perfume so good and then discontinue it like it has never existed? Not going to lie, this heartbreak was much harder to overcome than the first breakup :D Armani Code Satin introduced me to the world of gourmands. I went into the shop with a completely different perfume on my mind, planned to back up on one of my regulars, and instead left with this one. Spicy, warm and delicious. I simply couldn't resist such a scent. It turned out to be a gourmet chocolate candy with a hint of ginger, served on a plate of white flowers. Yes, it was sweet but neither cheap nor syrupy. Code Satin radiated with rich and smokey aura. Everyone around me liked it. I can't recall having that much compliments on any other perfume I have ever worn. This one stands out the most in the ”you smell so good” department. The only downside Code Satin had was the staying power. I used to always carry the bottle with me, otherwise, I would enjoy the scent for 3-4 hours maximum. Disappointing, isn't it? I am a strong believer that there is no point in wasting money on any fragrance that has bad to moderate performance, yet somehow this Armani gem has made its way in my list of the best perfumes out there! The most unique gourmand I have ever come across.