Code Elixir Giorgio Armani 2025
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Whoever cracks the code opens up a new world
Armani Code, the line that for me embodies a man in a white shirt, well-groomed shoes, and a suit like no other.
What does such a man smell like? A man who is in the midst of life, having laid aside his youthful days, carrying them in his thoughts while occasionally looking back with a mischievous smile. The man he has become today is shaped by that very youth. He has reached a point in his life where he knows exactly what he wants.
Masculine, self-assured, well-groomed, powerful, and with an inner calm that radiates to everyone around him.
This is Armani Code Elixir.
But let's start from the beginning.
I sprayed this scent expecting "Armani Code" and was immediately disappointed. "No," was my first thought about this fragrance. "This won't be mine, what have they done to this beautiful Code DNA?"
A bit disheartened, I then sprayed two other fragrances on my other arm and left the perfume shop...
When I sat in the car 5 minutes later, just fastening my seatbelt, a scent wafted over my nose that made me pause. "What on earth is that?" It must be the two fragrances... No, it's not them; they are far too flat and unremarkable for this wonderful smell...
It's the Armani Code Elixir. "Wtf.... It smells good."
And how good! Damn good!
Now, 3 hours after leaving the perfume shop, this Code Elixir keeps wafting around my nose, and I just feel fantastic.
It gets better from the drydown minute by minute. I've sniffed my arm for the 100th time by now; I can't help it.
This leather, soft yet pronounced, high-quality and at the forefront, exactly the kind of leather I love, fresh, clean, and dark, spicy. All underpinned by a vanilla and tonka bean combination and something slightly sweet, maybe honey, but not too sweet, just subtle. This smoked leather (not at all smoky) but rather woody and deep, very masculine and very clean, polished. Dark yet clear. Overall, this fragrance exudes masculinity in its most unobtrusive and pure, well-groomed form.
I've probably smelled and tested over 100 different perfumes this year.... This Code Elixir is the king among these fragrances. My personal highlight so far in 2025. The well-known Code DNA comes through, but in a more mature and profound, richer, fuller way than in the EDP or parfum.
A fragrance for 35 years +
For established men who don’t want to stand out, but do so precisely because of that. Who occupy a room just with their presence.
What does such a man smell like? A man who is in the midst of life, having laid aside his youthful days, carrying them in his thoughts while occasionally looking back with a mischievous smile. The man he has become today is shaped by that very youth. He has reached a point in his life where he knows exactly what he wants.
Masculine, self-assured, well-groomed, powerful, and with an inner calm that radiates to everyone around him.
This is Armani Code Elixir.
But let's start from the beginning.
I sprayed this scent expecting "Armani Code" and was immediately disappointed. "No," was my first thought about this fragrance. "This won't be mine, what have they done to this beautiful Code DNA?"
A bit disheartened, I then sprayed two other fragrances on my other arm and left the perfume shop...
When I sat in the car 5 minutes later, just fastening my seatbelt, a scent wafted over my nose that made me pause. "What on earth is that?" It must be the two fragrances... No, it's not them; they are far too flat and unremarkable for this wonderful smell...
It's the Armani Code Elixir. "Wtf.... It smells good."
And how good! Damn good!
Now, 3 hours after leaving the perfume shop, this Code Elixir keeps wafting around my nose, and I just feel fantastic.
It gets better from the drydown minute by minute. I've sniffed my arm for the 100th time by now; I can't help it.
This leather, soft yet pronounced, high-quality and at the forefront, exactly the kind of leather I love, fresh, clean, and dark, spicy. All underpinned by a vanilla and tonka bean combination and something slightly sweet, maybe honey, but not too sweet, just subtle. This smoked leather (not at all smoky) but rather woody and deep, very masculine and very clean, polished. Dark yet clear. Overall, this fragrance exudes masculinity in its most unobtrusive and pure, well-groomed form.
I've probably smelled and tested over 100 different perfumes this year.... This Code Elixir is the king among these fragrances. My personal highlight so far in 2025. The well-known Code DNA comes through, but in a more mature and profound, richer, fuller way than in the EDP or parfum.
A fragrance for 35 years +
For established men who don’t want to stand out, but do so precisely because of that. Who occupy a room just with their presence.
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2 Comments
At least the scent description is good.
I didn't mention "sex," "fly," or anything like that in my review. I rated a perfume. That's what this forum is about. If you want to make random claims, I suggest you find another forum.
P.S. I think there's something out there for conspiracy theories or tin foil hats or something. Thanks :)