Code Profumo
Code Profumo by Giorgio Armani is a masculine-leaning parfum from 2016 in the designer price tier. It opens with green apple, cardamom and mandarin, moves into lavender, nutmeg and orange blossom and dries down to amber, tonka bean, leather and patchouli. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Green Apple Tart, crunchy and sharp. Cleaner and cooler than red apple.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Heart
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
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