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Armani Code Golden Edition

2013 · For men · Citrus & Fresh

Armani Code Golden Edition by Giorgio Armani was launched in 2013, a citrus & fresh fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by citrus, leather and woody. Key notes: Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood and Star Anise.

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Dominant accordscitrus, leather, woody
Key notesOlive Blossom, Guaiac Wood, Star Anise
Community rating3.98/5 from 47 votes

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Accord profile

citrus16%leather11%woody11%floral10%aromatic10%sweet9%tobacco9%vanilla9%anis8%animalic8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

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Armani Code Golden Edition (2013) is a limited flanker to the original Code, sharing its Oriental Spicy backbone but distinguished by a brighter, more resinous profile. The top opens with a sharp, sunlit burst of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a heart of olive blossom, guaiac wood, and star anise—a trio that balances floral softness with a dry, spicy woodiness. The base is where the composition settles: leather, tonka bean, and tobacco create a warm, slightly sweet, and distinctly masculine foundation. The listed accords (citrus 100%, leather 72%, woody 67%, floral 65%, aromatic 62%, sweet 58%) suggest a fragrance that leads with freshness before revealing its richer, more sensual character.

Collectors of the Code line will appreciate this edition for its added luminosity and the subtle olive blossom twist, which sets it apart from the original's darker profile. It suits a man who enjoys a versatile scent—office-appropriate in its citrus opening, yet evening-ready thanks to the leather and tobacco base. Ideal for spring and autumn, and for those who want a modern oriental with a golden, radiant edge.

中文簡介

Armani Code Golden Edition(2013)係原版Code嘅限量版,保留東方辛辣基調,但以更明亮、更帶樹脂感嘅面貌呈現。前調係佛手柑同檸檬嘅清新爆發,随即過渡到橄欖花、癒創木同八角嘅核心,花香柔軟同乾燥辛香木質取得平衡。基調以皮革、零陵香豆同煙草收結,溫暖而微甜,充滿男性魅力。整體散發柑橘主導嘅清新,再逐步展現皮革同木質嘅深度。

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Reference data

HouseGiorgio Armani
NameArmani Code Golden Edition
Launched2013
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded8
Accords10

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What are the notes in Armani Code Golden Edition?

Armani Code Golden Edition by Giorgio Armani: top notes are Bergamot and Lemon; heart notes are Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood and Star Anise; base notes are Leather, Tonka Bean and Tobacco.

What accords does Armani Code Golden Edition have?

The dominant accords recorded for Armani Code Golden Edition are citrus (100.0%); leather (72.0%); woody (67.4%); floral (64.9%); aromatic (61.8%).

When was Armani Code Golden Edition launched?

Armani Code Golden Edition by Giorgio Armani was first released in 2013.

What does Armani Code Golden Edition smell like?

Armani Code Golden Edition is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Olive Blossom, Guaiac Wood and Star Anise.

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