Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2004)
Giorgio Armani Armani Code Eau de Toilette (2004) opens with bergamot and lemon before star anise and olive blossom create a smooth spicy-floral heart. Tonka bean, guaiac wood, tobacco and leather give the base its warm, smoky and softly sweet signature.
Fragrance Route Intelligence
Map the notes, character, performance, and personal fit before choosing your next bottle.
Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Bergamot, Lemon
- Heart
- Star Anise, Olive Blossom
- Base
- Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Tobacco, Leather
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Giorgio Armani
- Perfumer
- Antoine Maisondieu, Antoine Lie
- Release year
- 2004
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette
- Fragrance family
- Amber Spicy
- Expected wear
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Spicy, Sweet, Woody, Citrus, Leathery, Tobacco, Warm
- Full bottle sizes
- 75 mL / 2.5 fl oz, 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- Discontinued Formula
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Bergamot, Lemon
- Middle
- Star Anise, Olive Blossom
- Base
- Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Tobacco, Leather
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Spicy, Sweet, Woody, Citrus, Leathery, Tobacco, Warm
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
Lightness and freshness make this especially easy to wear for work, casual daytime plans, warm weather and active days.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Giorgio Armani Armani Code Eau de Toilette (2004) is the original warm amber-spicy interpretation built around bergamot, lemon, star anise, olive blossom, tonka bean, guaiac wood, tobacco, and leather. Bergamot and lemon brighten the opening before star anise adds recognizable spice and olive blossom softens the heart. Tonka bean gives the base gentle sweetness while guaiac wood, tobacco, and leather add warmth, smoke, and texture. Created by Antoine Maisondieu and Antoine Lie and released in 2004, this discontinued formula has a moderate 4–6 hour wear profile. The overall effect is smooth, spicy, woody, softly sweet, and especially suited to evenings and cooler weather.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Giorgio Armani is an Italian fashion house founded in 1975, with a fragrance portfolio that ranges from clean aquatics and citrus-led scents to florals, woods, amber, vanilla, and polished evening compositions. Long-running lines such as Acqua di Giò, Armani Code, Sì, and My Way include multiple concentrations and flankers, so the exact fragrance name and version are important when comparing the range. Across the catalog, the house generally pairs streamlined presentation with refined, wearable scent structures.
Explore Giorgio Armani fragrances at Full Bottle Route, with full-size manufacturer bottles and verified formats identified on each listing.
Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Giorgio Armani Armani Code (2004) is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 75 mL / 2.5 fl oz, 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz.