It's kind of funny that this fragrance has found its way into my collection.
Actually, I had moved away from these sugary little waters. I had sold my 1 Million when it was half full because I just couldn't wear it anymore; over time it became too loud, too sticky, too flashy for my taste!
...but what happened here?
Armani has evolved the slowly fading trend of 1 Million and interpreted it in a more modern way. While still quite sweet in the top note, it's also still loud but everything is a bit more refined than its golden counterpart. Additionally, the gum note has been omitted, which inherently gives it more style.
“Style” is the keyword: Yes, it knows what it wants: it wants to stand out, it wants to charm the female gender. In fact, it does this on a more mature, sophisticated level than the famous gold bar.
Code Profumo can also be worn in a suit, not just in the club looking for a night in foreign beds ;-)
It's not multifaceted, but it doesn't always have to be. On the contrary: I personally think it's quite good when a fragrance remains true to its top note. After all, the average consumer buys fragrances that they only briefly test in the perfumery. The buyer shouldn't be unpleasantly surprised afterward.
The big transformation of the scent should be reserved for niche fragrances! (in my opinion)
Code Profumo starts sweet with a bit of fruity apple and a mandarin-orange mix, then transitions into the spicy heart note/base, which primarily brings forth amber, tonka, and still subtle orange. A hint of lavender and leather are also subtly in play.
Longevity: after about 8-9 hours, it's gone; sillage: becomes close to the skin after about 3 hours, 3 sprays are my recommended dose.
Indeed, Armani has managed with Code Profumo to bring me closer to the 1 Million DNA and make it wearable for me!
To specify further: for me, this fragrance is the “30+ 1 Million”!
The dosage is something everyone has to figure out for themselves. It also varies between perfumes. I sometimes like to apply a bit more, but of course, you have to be careful not to overdo it. Often, the sillage depends on perception; I don't always notice the scent I'm wearing. But now and then, a strong whiff hits me.
I agree with you about the 1M DNA... I find the sillage and longevity to be very strong. The scent stays with me constantly. Three sprays is enough for me.
@Basti87:
I've noticed several times that I have trouble assessing the intensity or sillage of a perfume. My perceptions often differ quite a bit from the other perfume lovers here.
Maybe I wasn't born with a particularly sensitive nose. For me, a sillage of 2 or 3 hours is already quite significant.
Perhaps I'm just too reserved with the application, since you're talking about 4-6 sprays?!?
@LUI: Well, if I take away the bubblegum note from 1M, I can definitely see some parallels between the two. But on the main point, we agree that ACP is the more wearable one for us ;-)
I couldn't wear the 1 Mill; in my opinion, it's more of a scent for younger men. But comparing both fragrances? ACP is a nice going-out scent for cooler evenings, but you can't wear it every day; it would get annoying over time.
I've noticed several times that I have trouble assessing the intensity or sillage of a perfume. My perceptions often differ quite a bit from the other perfume lovers here.
Maybe I wasn't born with a particularly sensitive nose. For me, a sillage of 2 or 3 hours is already quite significant.
Perhaps I'm just too reserved with the application, since you're talking about 4-6 sprays?!?