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    Code Orange vs. Armani Code Elixir

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Armani Code Elixir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Code Orange vs. Armani Code Elixir
    Code OrangeArmani Code Elixir
    ConcentrationElixir
    Launched20152025
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Antoine Maisondieu, Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Code Orange

    Patchouli
    Sweet
    Woody
    Earthy
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy

    Armani Code Elixir

    Leather
    Vanilla
    Animalic
    Amber
    Smoky
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Alcohol

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    OrangeBlackcurrantGreen Notes
    Green Mandarin Orange
    Heart
    StrawberryCoconutIrisJasmine
    LeatherLiqueur
    Base
    MuskOakmossPatchouliVanilla
    Tonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Code Orange vs. Armani Code Elixir
    Code OrangeArmani Code Elixir
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one is stranger than it should be, and that is exactly why it works. The Blackcurrant, Coconut, and Musk combination sounds disjointed on paper, but on skin it holds together with unexpected.Code Orange
    If you wanted something subdued, you picked the wrong flank. This is the concentrated version for a reason. The orange blossom stays present throughout, and that ginger in the heart gives it an edge.Armani Code Elixir