
Code Absolu
At a glance
| Dominant accords | vanilla, powdery, sweet |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Carrot Seeds |
| Community rating | 4.40/5 from 4,518 votes |
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About this fragrance
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Code Absolu arrived in 2019 as a richer, more gourmand take on the Armani Code line. The top is listed as an ad-container artifact, so the true opening comes from the heart: nutmeg, orange blossom, and carrot seeds. That trio gives a dry, faintly sweet spiciness with a soft floral edge, less citric than the original Code. The base is where Absolu earns its name: vanilla and tonka bean create a dense, powdery sweetness, while suede and woody notes add a smooth, slightly leathery finish. The listed accords—vanilla at 100%, then powdery, sweet, fresh spicy, citrus, and leather—confirm this is a cold-weather comfort scent. It suits collectors who find the original Code too sharp and want a plusher, more dessert-like alternative. Best for evening wear, dates, or formal winter occasions. Those who dislike sweet, powdery orientals should sample first.
中文簡介
Code Absolu 係 2019 年推出,係 Armani Code 系列中更甜、更濃嘅版本。前調資料從缺,但核心由肉豆蔻、橙花同紅蘿蔔籽組成,散發乾爽微甜嘅辛香,帶少少花香,比原版 Code 冇咁柑橘。基調先係重點:雲呢拿同零陵香豆營造出濃密粉甜感,麂皮同木質調收尾,順滑帶少少皮革味。官方主調顯示雲呢拿佔 100%,之後係粉感、甜、辛香、柑橘同皮革,確認佢係冷天用嘅舒服香。適合覺得原版 Code 太尖銳、想要更豐潤甜品感嘅收藏家。夜晚、約會或者冬天正式場合最啱。唔鍾意甜粉感東方調嘅話,建議先試香。
Reference data
| House | Giorgio Armani |
|---|---|
| Name | Code Absolu |
| Launched | 2019 |
| Marketed as | For men |
| Dominant family | Sweet & Gourmand |
| Notes recorded | 8 |
| Accords | 9 |
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