Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Code
Code by Giorgio Armani (2004) is built around Bergamot, Lemon, Apple, Olive Blossom. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Olive blossom, star anise and tonka: a hushed, sensual amber wood. »
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Giorgio Armani · 2012
Code Ultimate
Shared notes: Star Anise, Olive Blossom, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood. What differs: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Cedar.
- 2
Parfums de Marly · 2013
Hamdani
Shared notes: Guaiac Wood, Leather, Tobacco. What differs: Incense, Myrrh, Honey. Positioned as Unisex.
- 3
Van Cleef & Arpels · 2010
Midnight in Paris
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Tonka Bean, Leather. What differs: Rosemary, Green Tea, Lily of the Valley.
- 4
Guerlain · 2020
L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tobacco, Leather. What differs: Almond, Pink Pepper, Plum.
- 5
Guerlain · 1959
Vetiver
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Tobacco, Tonka Bean. What differs: Mandarin, Coriander, Neroli.
- 6
Diesel · 2016
Only The Brave Extreme
Shared notes: Lemon, Apple, Tonka Bean. What differs: Mandarin, Coriander, Rose.
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Guerlain · 2004
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Shared notes: Star Anise, Bergamot, Lemon. What differs: Pepper, Elemi, Black Tea.
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Balmain · 2015
Balmain Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Leather, Tonka Bean. What differs: Nutmeg, Saffron, Violet Leaf. Same family (Amber Woody).
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Calvin Klein · 2009
CK Free
Shared notes: Star Anise, Tobacco. What differs: Artemisia, Juniper Berries, Jackfruit.
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Xerjoff · 2015
Naxos
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Tobacco, Tonka Bean. What differs: Lavender, Honey, Cinnamon. Positioned as Unisex.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Code?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Code Ultimate by Giorgio Armani is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Code, including Star Anise, Olive Blossom, Tonka Bean.
What is an alternative to Code from another house?
Hamdani (Parfums de Marly, 2013) picks up Guaiac Wood, Leather, Tobacco in a different interpretation.
Which other Giorgio Armani perfume is similar to Code?
At Giorgio Armani, Code Ultimate (2012) is the closest, sharing Star Anise, Olive Blossom, Tonka Bean.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.