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Now the scent is here, sprayed on and smelled. (I was well aware of the criticism towards its brothers. Especially the beginning is said to be dreadful in the EDT, but I cannot attest to that since I did not test it.) First impression: Ok, very citrusy, a bit strange in the nose but everything within limits. The beginning seems to be, as mentioned, really a better one. Now it was time to wait. After a short while, the very citrusy notes faded away and the black pepper, the spicier one, came forth. Also, something floral, probably the rose, lily of the valley, and jasmine, was slowly becoming apparent and then suddenly bam. Something leathery, woody, rough, bitter, and dark joined the other notes, no, it didn’t join, but pushed all the others aside and conquered the scent space. The leather, the cedarwood, and the amber in combination with the ambroxan were now hardly to be overshadowed.
The scent has a powerful sillage and longevity. 2 sprays are enough and definitely no more than 3 sprays. However, I also realized that the scent is damn masculine and demands enormous maturity. Not only mental maturity with strong self-worth and presence, but also physical maturity upfront.
I would recommend it for ages 25-30+. Below that, no. A really beautiful scent, but since I am under 25 and it is definitely for older individuals, I won’t be able to wear it (not yet)
It is the most expensive of the Armarf Cdn line but still super cheap.
50 euros = 100ml
I cannot draw comparisons to Aventus since I have not smelled Aventus yet.
So, the conclusion: If you are 30+ with a leather jacket and hard masculinity, test it.
Of course, everyone else too.

The Allure Homme Sport Cologne is primarily a very refreshing scent.
And as the title suggests, it is the anti-heat spray.
Upon application, the mandarin is of course very prominent. Very citrusy, fresh, and zesty. The heart note, which probably appears after a while (15-20 min) and thus replaces the very citrusy aspect, I cannot directly identify, as I do not know what lovage and elemi resin smell like. However, it definitely becomes woodier and greener over time, and a bit more fruitiness emerges, giving the fragrance a little warmth and depth. The beginning is somewhat synthetic, but this fades away during the dry down.

As for longevity, it lasts definitely shorter compared to sweet fragrances. But this is completely normal for citrus summer scents.
On my skin, it lasts around 5 hours, maximum 6 hours, with the sillage diminishing more and more until it is very close to the skin.

The bottle is high-quality, definitely. Solid glass and elegant to look at.

If you want the scent to really shine on hot summer days, just spray 4-6 sprays on skin and clothing. Problem solved.
The price-performance ratio is okay, sometimes you can even snag a deal for €65 for 100 ml.

But be careful: Do not inhale the sprayed fragrance directly, a lingering bitter taste of this perfume in your mouth is not very pleasant.

Definitely worth testing, you have my recommendation.

It has been half a year since I discovered and sprayed this fragrance in the store. First, of course, on the test strip. At that time, I already found it to be a good scent, something special. Especially the woodiness and the grapefruit were noticeable. Bam, sprayed on the skin. In the meantime, I tested other fragrances and then, oh? What happened to the scent? A needle forest? A fresh, rainy forest.
I found this development very exciting, but so specific that I told myself, "I’m not looking for something like this, better choose another one..." I was still impressed.
Half a year later, I stand in the same store, testing familiar products, and suddenly the thought comes to me just before the store closed, about that very forest. "Oh come on, I have to smell that again, which one was it again?" Found the fragrance and sprayed it again. First test strip, the same impression from last time remained, something woody was again noticeable, and as soon as it touched my skin again, I was back in the wilderness (at least on my skin). I went home, smelled it now and then, and unfortunately, after 4 hours, I was disappointed by the nearly deforested forest. Because longevity is not its strength. I then also read reviews on Parfumo, which reflected this image. I had 2 sprays on my hand; at a price of 30€/100ml, it could be 5 on the body, but over time it becomes a bit annoying to have to constantly reapply it. It is, after all, a relatively fresh scent, and these do not last as long as fragrances that contain a portion of sweetness.


So, whether a clone of Aventus or not, a solid scent with weaknesses. Sillage and longevity should be improved. Perhaps with the successor, the EDP, whenever that may come.

The bottle is mediocre. While the magnetic cap and the thick glass are very pleasant, depending on the bottle, the cap and/or the spray head can creak.

Armani Code, a fragrance from 2004. Often reformulated and gradually worsened. Absolu or Profumo are not the hits or the most popular scents. But now a new variant has arrived, 2021 THE year of Armani Code eau de Parfum.
But is it really that good? The answer is YES, in my opinion, the fragrance is absolutely brilliant.

The scent:
The first spray in the store and I already thought of the regular EDT with a bit more sweetness. Quickly sprayed on my wrist and waited, and there it was, the special sweetness and a, I can't say what it is, a mix with something that completely blows me away. All the notes perfectly closed in on themselves. I feel like it's a drug. Absolutely.
I can't stop smelling it. I recently bought the EDT for the warmer seasons and I like it very, very much. But it is.... really not even close to being as brilliant as the EDP.

The H&S are great. A really strong projection and a really good longevity (at least on my skin). The bottle is, as you would expect from Armani, nice. Timeless and signals with the golden cap that it is something quite different. Like the crown of the Code line.
The fragrance doesn't have to please everyone in the world, but don't waste your time reading endless reviews here, just go to a store, test the fragrance. Even if you don't buy it, you must test it. I am in love.

I personally really like the scent. It lasts all day for me. I could still smell it well even after 7 hours+, although it was more of a skin scent. The fragrance is very pleasant and can be worn in spring, even into summer to some extent. However, it generally leans more towards a winter scent. Code is a blend of fresh and sweet, overall offering good value for money with the bottle.