Aaliyah
XyrenaEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Aaliyah vs. Armani Code A-List
Is Aaliyah better than Armani Code A-List?
Armani Code A-List rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Aaliyah projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderMandarin Orange
fresh spicywoodyaromaticvanillalavender
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Aaliyah and Armani Code A-List?
| Aaliyah | Armani Code A-List | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Killian Wells | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Aaliyah and Armani Code A-List smell?
Aaliyah
Powdery
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Violet
Vanilla
Green
Armani Code A-List
Citrus
Woody
Lavender
Vanilla
Aromatic
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Aaliyah and Armani Code A-List share?
Top
LavenderMandarin OrangeMint
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Black PepperLeatherViolet
Lavender
Base
AmberJasmineSandalwoodVanilla
Tonka BeanGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderJasmineViolet
Lavender
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka Bean
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Guaiac Wood
Where they fit
When and where do Aaliyah and Armani Code A-List work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Aaliyah or Armani Code A-List?
| Aaliyah | Armani Code A-List | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Aaliyah and Armani Code A-List?
The jasmine is the tell. In most fragrances it's a background player, here it pushes forward, full and indolic, which catches some people off guard. But that boldness is the point.Aaliyah
Not trying to reinvent anything. It builds on the Code foundation, offering a version that feels more polished and refined. If the original Code appeals to you.Armani Code A-List
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