Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 by Giorgio Armani

See Prices

More

We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 Giorgio Armani 2009

7.0 / 10 67 Ratings

A perfume by Giorgio Armani for women, released in 2009. The scent is citrusy-floral. It was last marketed by L'Oréal.
Compare

More

We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Main accords

Citrus

Floral

Powdery

Fresh

Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bitter orange Neroli

Neroli

Pear sorbet

Heart Notes

Orange blossom

Jasmine sambac

Cyclamen

Ginger

Base Notes

Blond woods Musk

Musk

Vanilla

Ratings

Scent

7.067 Ratings

Longevity

6.946 Ratings

Sillage

5.243 Ratings

Bottle

7.056 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet · last update on 04/01/2024.

Source-backed & verified

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2010

Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2011

Armani Code Luna

Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/26/2012

5Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

A musky white floral with bitter orange and ginger

The first time I tried Armani Code Summer, I was truly captivated. For some reason I remember it being more floral and intense. However, the second time I tried it, it was entirely different, quite fruity and light.

The bitter orange note is very dominant in this fragrance. You're either going to love it or hate it.

The refreshing and Summery burst of fruits in the opening along with the watery notes, establishes in the first few seconds that this version of Armani Code is not dark and flowery like its predecessor. The scent is light, flirtatious and vibrant.

While I do like this fragrance, the ginger and cyclamen in the heart turns me off it slightly. Those two notes don't seem to mix well with the bitter orange and jasmine notes.

The drydown is very simplistic but pleasant. The vanilla is not at all sweet here. It's mostly musk, white woods and orange that I can detect. Just a smooth and basic end to a rather lively scent.

The lasting strength is exceptionally good. Lasted well into the next day on my skin.

04/12/2013

9Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Adisaster
23 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Adisaster

Top Review 10

Code light

Recently, while sniffing through the new spring fragrances and finding nothing that appealed to me, I wandered through the shelves. There it was, trying to hide next to its siblings Code and Code Luna: Armani Code Summer 2013. The bottle is, in my opinion, very beautiful, just like the rest of the series. It fits well in the hand and is also easy to handle with 75ml.

At first test, it seemed very similar to the regular Code, but upon closer inspection, they differ quite a bit. Code Summer 2013 starts off lightly citrusy, but already has the wonderful orange blossom note that unmistakably characterizes the Code line. The scent quickly becomes warmer, yet remains light and pleasant. It lays like a delicate veil on the skin, and the warm wind carries a breeze of the fragrance to my nose… Wonderful!

In the heart note, the orange blossom stands out strongly, while jasmine and alpine violet round off the warm yet light scent impression. I perceive the ginger as a fresh and "zesty" component. It prevents the fragrance from becoming too heavy for summer. Those who find the regular Code too overpowering might enjoy Code Summer, as it is not as intrusive.

After a while, the scent begins to become woodier and closer to the skin. Even though the pyramid sounds as if the base would be heavy, that is not the case. I perceive it more as the logical continuation of the preceding development. Of the Code line, I find this base note the most balanced; while the honey in the classic Code bothers me extremely on some days and Code Luna with its vanilla is almost banal, here you find a harmonious blend of the scent notes. Certainly, with wood + vanilla + musk, no groundbreaking formula has been discovered, but it works nonetheless. At least for me!

By the way, the nice saleswoman (whom I had to call over because the fragrance was not yet labeled) explained to me that the scent is so light that one could apply it more generously. Essentially as a bodysplash, as the fragrance is said to also provide moisture (though I haven't read that anywhere else). However, I can only advise against that, as the sillage is quite impressive! The longevity is also commendable at 7-8 hours. What the lady also revealed to me was, of course, the price: €38.95 for 75ml! She mentioned that in recent years, the summer editions were around €70 and that they didn't sell well, which is why there is now this bargain price. Naturally, I couldn't resist and had to secure a bottle immediately…

-> Who is the fragrance worth testing?
- anyone looking for a light yet warm summer scent
- anyone bothered by the honey note of the classic Code
- anyone who finds Code too intrusive or is looking for a daytime version of it
- everyone who would like a middle ground between Code and Code Luna
- lovers of orange blossom fragrances
-> Who can skip the test?
- anyone who does not like orange blossom fragrances
- anyone who absolutely cannot relate to Armani Code will not like this one either
- anyone looking for citrus-fresh summer fragrances

06/07/2010

8Scent 10Longevity 5Sillage

Fran
253 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Fran

Very helpful Review

Herb Jasmine Freshness

Great summer scent! Like Coony, I’m also not a fan of the original. But this version is wonderful. Fruity freshness at the beginning, bitter orange and neroli dominate in my nose. The heart, especially the jasmine, accompanies me for hours. The jasmine here is not heavy, but is beautifully framed by the herb-fruity notes of orange blossom and ginger, supported by a very subtle base of woods, musk, and vanilla.
And I have to agree with Coony on one more point: the scent strongly reminds me of Alien, which is probably due to the combination of jasmine and orange. However, it is much fresher, fruitier, and lighter.
Armani has created a really beautiful and distinctive scent as a summer flanker.

08/02/2015

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

NadsSpatz
596 Reviews

Translated · Show original

NadsSpatz

Helpful Review 3

Summer Dress Code

~ Inspiration ~
I received a sample of this from the lovely Galina86 for testing. I really like the orange blossom-vanilla combination in "Armani Code" and was curious about this summer version.

~ Bottle ~
You can immediately tell from the bottle with white floral vines that this is an "Armani Code." In keeping with the name, it has been lightened up, giving it a more airy impression.

~ Scent ~
It starts off very refreshing with bitter orange and neroli oil. Sunny orange blossoms and jasmine sambac form the warm, floral heart. A hint of vanilla and white woods round it off harmoniously and with a slightly creamy touch.

~ Longevity ~
On my skin, it lasts about 5 hours (not much longer on clothing and hair). I find that 2-3 sprays are sufficient; otherwise, the orange notes can become a bit too piercing, cloying, and synthetic.

~ Occasion ~
It fits well for the warmer days and evenings in spring and summer. When applied sparingly, it can also work as an office scent.

~ Conclusion ~
I quite like it for the sunny season, as it is significantly lighter and more citrusy :) Those who enjoy zesty orange (blossom) scents, like "Lovestory" by Chloé, will also appreciate this one!

05/24/2010

10Scent 10Longevity

Coony
51 Reviews

Translated · Show original

Coony

4

More wearable than the original

The regular version is personally too overpowering and heavy for me. This summer edition is more wearable. You can still faintly recognize its origins, but the summer scent is softer, citrus-fresh but not like many other lemony fragrances. The bitter orange, which I can sniff out all the time, takes away the lemon monotony, and when the hint of vanilla comes into play, it becomes perfect. I find it to be an exciting scent, summery-fresh, yet still with a certain sensuality. The bitter orange note reminds me a bit of my dearly beloved Alien Liqueur.

Statements

5 short views on the fragrance

Tofog

8 years ago

5

Stay a while, you are so beautiful....... wonderfully refreshing, light as a cloud, and dreamily bright, summer breeze on my face.

Translated · Show original

SignorinaFav

6 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

2

Here, jasmine dominates paired with some fruity notes that are likely from the pear. A must for jasmine fans! ;-)

Translated · Show original

Gschpusi

8 years ago

2

1

For me, the lighter/prettier version. Great pear sorbet with creamy violet and neroli-infused jasmine.

Translated · Show original

Julia142

9 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

2

It's like sitting in a wildflower meadow in summer with freshly squeezed lemon-orange juice. Typical code touch. Summer vibes.

Translated · Show original

Nale

2 years ago

8.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

1

Fresh, slightly fruity neroli paired with creamy orange blossom and sexy jasmine - a very beautiful feminine scent with good longevity. I really like it.

Translated · Show original