Armani Code Absolu by Giorgio Armani

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Armani Code Absolu is an oriental spicy fragrance where rich vanilla and tonka beans blend with the brightness of mandarin and apple. Nutmeg and orange blossom add a warm, slightly floral spiciness, while suede and sandalwood provide a smooth, leathery base. This creates a scent that is both sweet and subtly complex, ideal for those who appreciate a modern twist on classic oriental warmth with a fresh citrus edge.

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Kajal I

Kajal I by Kajal £162.50

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  • Key notes:
  • cashmeran
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • mandarin
  • orange blossom
  • patchouli
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy

Spiritually, number one represents beginnings, focus and determination. Kajal l, with its fresh, engaging warmth, has been crafted to underscore one’s innate dignity and charisma. Cassis, grapefruit and mandarin provide the big “hello!”. Guaiac wood, cardamom, orange blossom and cashmeran draw people in, while a soft vanillic cloud of sandalwood and oud extend the allure.

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel

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Red

Red by Sora Dora £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • coconut
  • mandarin
  • mandora
  • nutmeg
  • orris (iris root)
  • sandalwood
  • sunflower
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Warm, spicy and friendly, this extrait summons the good and protects you from the bad. A nutty haze of coconut a-swirl with cardamom, walnut and nutmeg soon deepens with the plush lushness of jasmine and iris. Fig, richly sweet and vegetal, adds contrast, while sandalwood provides cozy, just-out-of-focus grounding that is mellow and milky.

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恋雨 Koiame (It's Raining Love)

恋雨 Koiame (It's Raining Love) by J-Scent £101.67

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  • Key notes:
  • apple
  • cassis
  • jasmine
  • mandarin
  • water lily
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • floral
  • fruity

Mandarin and cassis spill out of this cornucopia of dew-dappled fruity florals. Soft-focus peach, magnolia, violet and jasmine glow against a gentle base of cedarwood and musk.

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Amberbomb

Amberbomb by Laboratorio Olfattivo £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • apple
  • coffee
  • patchouli
  • tonka beans
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

From LO’s Parfum Intense collection, this is an amber with the darkness turned up to 11. There’s no white space here, just expensive raw materials piled high. Its vibrant opening with fruity notes is enriched by the bitterness of coffee, deepening into a powerful chorus of rose, iris, jasmine and lily of the valley. And this valley is a deep one, a soft black expanse of leather, nagarmotha and patchouli, cushioned by a dirtier-than-usual amber.

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Aurantium Jasmine

Aurantium Jasmine by J-Scent £101.67

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  • Key notes:
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • mandarin
  • neroli
  • orange blossom
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • green

A floral abundance of radiant orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley, given extra oomph by sultry jasmine sambac. An incredibly holographic progression from dewy green to heady roawr, aided and abetted by musk and guiacwood.

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Bergamundi

Bergamundi by Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561 £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • mandarin
  • orange blossom
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy

Bergamundi (a Latin-esque name meaning “bergamot of the world”), starts bright and fizzy with bergamot, tangerine and lime. This eau de parfum is fleshed out by smiling magnolia and orange blossom, and anchored by airy musk and cedarwood.

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Mandarino di Sicilia

Mandarino di Sicilia by Perris Monte Carlo £133.33

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  • Key notes:
  • bigarade
  • mandarin
  • orange blossom
  • petitgrain
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green

A green citrus perfume in which the delicious juicy aroma of ripe mandarins is mixed with the dry greenness of petitgrain, soft musky geranium, and crisp cedarwood.

As always, Perris go for the best materials they can source from around the world. Mandarins in this perfume come from southern Italy, with nuances supplied by green and yellow mandarins harvested in different seasons.

The green fruit extract has a delicate fleeting aroma, which rolls into a more confident sweet blend of ripe mandarins. The amber note in the base merges the two into a happy zesty perfume.

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Special Edition Neroli+Cannabis

Special Edition Neroli+Cannabis by Raer £129.17

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  • Key notes:
  • hemp
  • mandarin
  • neroli
  • orange blossom
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • green

A moody reinterpretation of Neroli, where time slows and senses gently drift. Bright Moroccan Neroli blossoms entwine with the dark, green attitude of Cannabis Leaf. This duet is sweetened by the warm, honeyed richness of Beeswax Absolute. Zesty Green Mandarin and luxurious Orange Blossom Water float the composition into a sparkling cloud of citrus. Elegant Orris Root gives sophisticated grounding. Drift in a spaced-out summer haze.

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004 Gin Cologne

004 Gin Cologne by Bon Parfumeur £87.50

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  • Key notes:
  • juniper
  • mandarin
  • tobacco
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • green

Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni

The fourth fragrance in the citrusy section of Bon Parfumeur’s library of perfume themes. This time it’s mandarin gin, juicy and green with a bit of spicy sweet tobacco in the background.

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Cashmere Beige

Cashmere Beige by MINT £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • mandarin
  • musk
  • petrichor
  • tonka beans
  • violet
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • transparent
  • unconventional

Purple line

Perfumer: Karine Vinchon

A beautiful floral abstraction, sheer delight for the olfactive imagination: is it a lilac, or spicy carnation or all the aromas of many humble meadow flowers mixed in the spring rain?

The shady cool and crisp orris (made very dry with cedar and tonka) offers a floral riddle which every nose solves in his or her own way.

About Armani Code Absolu by Giorgio Armani

How does Armani Code Absolu differ from these similar fragrances?
Armani Code Absolu uniquely balances oriental spices like nutmeg and carrot seeds with a suede and sandalwood base, creating a warm, rich scent with fresh citrus and vanilla sweetness. The fragrances listed share some notes but vary in their emphasis on floral, woody, or gourmand elements, making each one distinct in character.
Which note in Armani Code Absolu gives it a spicy character?
The spicy character comes mainly from nutmeg and carrot seeds, which add warmth and subtle complexity alongside the sweeter and fresher notes.
Are these fragrances suitable for everyday wear like Armani Code Absolu?
Many of these fragrances offer fresher or lighter interpretations, making them suitable for everyday use, especially those with clean and fresh character tags. However, some are richer or more intense, so suitability depends on personal preference and occasion.