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Giorgio Armani

Code Absolu

2019 · For men · Sweet & Gourmand

At a glance

Dominant accordsvanilla, powdery, sweet
Key notesNutmeg, Orange Blossom, Carrot Seeds
Community rating4.40/5 from 4,518 votes

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Accord profile

vanilla20%powdery12%sweet12%fresh spicy10%citrus10%leather10%amber10%musky9%woody9%

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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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

HouseGiorgio Armani
NameCode Absolu
Launched2019
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familySweet & Gourmand
Notes recorded8
Accords9

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