Armani Code EDT is a 2023 reformulation that replaced the original 2004 release — and it represents a complete reimagining of the Code DNA for a modern audience. Giorgio Armani has streamlined the original to align with a more contemporary audience, retaining the signature Code DNA with a clean freshness and a touch of extra sweetness. Top note is green mandarin; middle note is lavender; base notes are tonka bean and cedar. The opening is fresh, sweet and modern, with lavender as the star of the show — a departure from the tobacco and leather of the 2004 original. It starts with a good load of citrus and vanilla-like iris in a combination that is beautiful, gradually becoming more vanilla and powdery but not losing its freshness for a moment. The new prominent lavender note was a good idea — they've essentially made a lighter version of the original, and in terms of versatility, it certainly ticks a few more boxes. Performance is on par with the EDP and Parfum versions — you can smell it strongly the next day on clothes, though projection is weak and it's difficult for others to detect from a distance. Expect moderate longevity with close-to-skin performance in the later hours. Community reception has been positive for those seeking a fresh, wearable aromatic. Reviewers note it's "more relaxed" than the Parfum and "fits really any time or situation — just clean, fresh and still has a bit of that Code sexiness in the background — a terrific everyday signature." If you've been curious about a modernized, lavender-forward take on the Code name that works across more occasions than the original, a decant is the perfect way to experience the direction Armani took with this 2023 release. Scent Notes Top: Green Mandarin Middle: Lavender Base: Tonka Bean, Cedar Best ForSpring, summer, and fall. Casual wear, office, everyday. A fresh, clean aromatic that wears versatile and approachable — lighter and more modern than the 2004 original, built for those who want Code DNA without the intensity. The original bottle is not included with purchase. Midwest Fragrance rebottles the authentic & genuine fragrance into our smaller bottles, otherwise known as atomizers, decants or vials.
