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.

I'm a huge fan of the original Code, in fact it's my signature, so of course I couldn't miss this flanker. First of all - it has undeniable original Code DNA - which is a good thing. Plus it has something extra to it. Opens up with rather sharp ginger that steps aside quite quickly as the scent settles. After the drydown I get probably the most realistic praline note I have ever smelled, cacao seconds to it and it's all covered in creamy vanilla. Somewhere in the background you still get orange blossom with a little bit of jasmine not to make you forget you are wearing Code line. It's sweet - yet not cloyingly, it's gourmandish yet not typically, it's soft yet still present. Actually lately I'm trying to learn to like reformulated original Code - it's less creamier than it used to be and a bit more dusty, less sweeter. It's still Code, yeah, but, you know... But smelling Code Satin reminds me the feeling I would get from the original when to me it still smelled somehow like oranges covered in chocolatey/jasmine coat. So yes, it's a love from me. It's not the same as the original (either before or after reformulation), but it's very close and it smells fantastic. Sweet, warm, tasty, sexual. To me 8/10.

I recall loving this when I tried it on at Ulta so I bought it last year... I was obsessed and couldnt forget about it. I was in love with the cacao note, it smelled so comforting on my skin. I also love the OG Armani code, but I chose to buy the Satin. What happened a year after I bought it is basically my hormones went a little crazy, part of growing older and due to my hereditary androgens problem, and it suddenly started smelling so manly on me, like a man's cologne. And I noticed that with other perfumes containing cacao. Not sure if this has ever happened to anyone else. It always made me feel sexy and cozy when I was in my car ready to go out. In 30 degree weather it smelled divine. And then I could not even stand it. I was sad about it because I saved up to buy a big bottle and wore it for a few winter months. Anyway, I regret selling it, now it is super expensive. The bad reviews on here make me feel better, even if I get offended reading them lmao. I really miss it some days. Satin is perfect for winter time, it is deep and smells expensive. Orange blossom and neroli are some of my favorite white florals. Not overly sweet, it is deep, milky and nothing sharp.

Funny! Just formulated my review in my head, and then read craftymaya's review below. Another big POW reminder about the effect of skin chemistry! Am I really reviewing the same perfume??!! To me, Code Satin opens as a much more intensive, but extremely familiar version of the Original "Code". So much so, that at first I wondered why one would want a flanker so similar? However, it soon becomes apparent that Satin is the very gourmand (and hence only distant relative) version of the original. Strong caramel, vanilla and chocolate notes remind me of Prada Candy, D&G's The One Desire and Victor & Rolf's Bonbon, (all of which I probably prefer over Satin). There is a hint of jasmine to give a slightly fresh edge. And -WOOHOO!!!- not a hint of my nemesis patchouli on my skin! I like Satin - BUT it's a much more in-your-face powerhouse version of the original (this is the humongous difference between the two), and very gourmand (oh-so-scrummy). Much sweeter than I usually prefer, but nonetheless elegant and sophisticated. Still... the understated magic of the original Code will take a lot more to beat...

This smells lovely! I get the beautiful praline and cocoa and vanilla and white flowers.the smell is very fluid. BUT it only does for like 2 seconds before it disappears. Well, not 2 seconds but certainly not more that 2 hours. I tested on paper and not on the skin so it might differ based on that... Despite my high hopes, I have to move on. Sigh... P.S. I re-tested on my skin. It really opens up on the skin and is very beautiful and carefree. I still had big problems with the longevity and the sillage though. I sprayed on my wrist and it projected up to my nose for the first 30 minutes, then wafts of it were still present here and there until the 2-hour mark. after 2 hours it gets very close to the skin and it disappears in the 4th hour. On clothes, you can get a little bit more longevity but it wouldn't project. It just breaks my heart that all these houses are watering down their beautiful fragrances and I have to search forever to find something with at least a decent projection and staying power... :/

I mean no disrespect to the reviewer before me but... this is not even in the same galaxy as Beyonce Heat Wild Orchid. Now with that being said I adore the aforementioned scent. It’s great! Sweet, simple and very short lived. Now Code Satin. Wow! I believe this is an underrated gourmand gem and I couldn’t be happier about that fact! I do not smell it everywhere I go and it is mind blowing in every way possible. The pear sorbet mixes perfectly with the floral heart and the base notes should read “decedent chocolate cake”. Because that’s what I get every single time!!! It is so creamy and well blended and did I mention the dry down of chocolate cake? It lasts well on my scent eating skin which is the cherry on top of this hot fudge sundae. I can see how fruity folks would see the slightly spicy opening as leaning unisex and on that note I would totally be okay if my husband smelt of Code Satin till his last dying day! Anyone who loves gourmands or chocolate will love this. I bet my life on it!!!

My Signature Scent for over 3 years. I MISS IT! I still love it just as much and I never found a replacement for it... Too bad it is discontinued, for me it's the most successful of all the Armani Code perfumes. A perfectly measured perfume. Gourmand and sweet without being nauseating, floral but without overdose of white flowers to give you a headache, slightly spicy without piercing your nose, with this delicate touch of ginger that comes to balance the whole and give freshness. A fragrance that lasts on my skin for a whole day, on my clothes for days. A winter fragrance by excellence. It is very addictive, warm and comforting. It is the perfume on which I received the most compliments. I remember when a gentleman stopped me at the music conservatory and said: "You smell so good, Miss! What perfume are you wearing?" For me, it's a 10/10, and probably the only 10/10 I would give!

Can we take a moment and appreciate this SOO underrated perfume? This perfume is THE bomb! It is so sexy, intricate, gourmand, like you want to eat the person wearing this. The dry down is to die for! It smells sooo edible like some delicious creamy dark chocolate. Whenever I spray this on my wrist I keep smelling it throughout the day and think "I SMELL DELICIOUS" The other day I wore this perfume out on a date and the whole car was smelling good. My boyfriend could not stop complimenting me on how great it smells and told me to always wear this when we go out =D It is very appropriate for dates and intimate rendez-vous, just spray this on your neck, chest and behind your ears, you'll make that man go craaazy honey! I haven't quite smelled anything like this perfume before, so unique in its own way. Will most most definitely repurchase.

Beautiful this winter. I think in different weather this is an evening parfume. It is special. A very fresh top of ginger, orange blossom and pear opens the composition. In the background vanilla dominates. It is similar to Code Ultimate, so I guess a slight variation from the original Code. But it is better for winter than Ultimate. The performance rocks. It is a shame that the bottle is not prettier and more expensive looking for the scent is of high quality. For a day one spritz is enough, I used 2 plus wrist and it is strong. I already feel like on a date :) I disliked the original Code as it gave me headache, but the flankers are great. Strong and potent but without side effects. It does not evolve during a day. The ingredients just shimmer and shine like diamond facets. There are so many edges that it never gets boring.

The epitome of a delectable winter scent! ❄ Very gourmand and scrumptious, whenever I spray this I think of a lush ski town like St. Moritz, recently covered in snow. For the first 30 minutes from initial spray this reminds me a vanilla coca-cola with a bit of ginger. After around an hour the cocoa note starts to emerge along with the super-irresistible praline. There is nothing smokey or powdery about it. I can slightly smell the white florals, but all this reminds me of vanilla cocoa with fresh ginger. It's more gourmand than it's Cashmere counterpart. Performance is also quite nice, lasts a relatively long time on the skin with silage slightly beyond arms length. It's sexy, well-blended and just absolutely perfect for colder months. I'd recommend trying it out if you can find it !!!

The first time I smelled this I was in love, I knew I had to have it. It has everything I want in a scent! Warm and cozy with the right spices to heat things up and an almost dirty patchouli the kind I like. I couldn't marry it on the spot because I had on a scent already, so when I was ready and properly scrubbed I went to the store to test it on my skin..oohmygooood I was in heaven!! I put it in my basket and went looking around...15 minute later I lifted my wrist to have another mini orgasm sniff but there was nothing there absolutely nothing I wanted to cry. I even asked a woman walking by what she thought of the scent and she said what scent I smell nothing. I left completely broken hearted. I will try again but not right now, my heart can only take so much pain.

I will be one of those lucky people who actually like this fragrance very much. It starts with stronger vanilla and some chocolate notes. After a few minutes its just very good and creamy ( well balanced) fragrance. Sillage is goos, not "in your face" but just right and its lasting power 8 howers. I know it can be diffrent on different people, but as i sad i am one of those lycky once. I would say that my skin type is a bit oily. Also, it reminds me very much of Iceberg ( after 15 min). But this one is much more softer. I recomend :) p.s If somethig must be sad about other notes - i do not hear them. Its vanila and chokolate for me. But its the right vanila - soft and delicious.

Mmmmmmm... it's like Tresor La Nuit with Alien Essense Absolue. It's delicious and dreamy, without being overbearing. (I find AEA to be my strongest perfume) I blind bought this one before any other Codes. LJShopping has the big bottle for $48-49. Gourmands are my thing... sweet sweet gooey syrupy gourmands. I like them thick, vanilla, a bit spicy... I love this. BUT-- it's missing something to really blow my mind. It's just a pleasant dark musky gourmand. Very subtle and yet delicious. Now I have the Ultimate Code (for the coffee) and the original EDP is coming. Haha.

I'm a guy and decided to test this out in the shop today to see what all the hype was coming from Jeremy lol. Right off the bat it reminded me of Midnight in Paris EDT which is marketed to men but which I personally think is unisex. To my untrained nose, it must've been the powdery, sparkling, and creamy vanilla note I was getting off the top that reminded me of MIP. Satin is a captivating scent that will be hard to resist on any woman! You`ll definitely break some necks with this, because they`ll be walking one way but their nose will want to go the other! lol

I wish they bring it back one of the best in this line I have the blue one but nothing to compare with the Ginger and chocolate vanilla combination is well blended but in a classy deep way definitely for mature women who likes vanilla in it’s fancy version I am really unlucky not to have one and each times fall into a signature perfume they discontinue it Manifesto elexir Jpg 2 Kenzo elexir D&G red cap Armani code Satin and cashmere Baby doll YSL La belle de Ricci All of them were gone!!! I hate that Stay away from my choices

I absolutely LOVE this perfume. I first bought it back in 2015/16 whilst out looking for a new fragrance and this just swept me off of my feet and I have been wearing it ever since. I'm gutted that this is being discontinued as it is the only perfume that strangers have complimented me on! I wish Armani would re-continue this as I'm finding their new ones far too sweet for my taste, but this just hits the spot. I'm now force to look for a new fragrance that's similar because I don't want to give this up!