Armani Code Summer pour Femme 2009 Giorgio Armani 2009

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