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    Aaliyah vs. Armani Code Parfum

    Aaliyah by Xyrena bottle

    Aaliyah

    Xyrena
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Very similar
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    Armani Code Parfum rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Aaliyah projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aaliyah vs. Armani Code Parfum
    AaliyahArmani Code Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20152022
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerKillian WellsAntoine Maisondieu
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aaliyah

    Powdery
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Vanilla
    Green

    Armani Code Parfum

    Aromatic
    Iris
    Woody
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Aldehydic
    Vanilla
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderMandarin OrangeMint
    Bergamot leafCalabrian Bergamot
    Heart
    Black PepperLeatherViolet
    Iris aldehydeProvençal clary sageMoroccan orris butter
    Base
    AmberJasmineSandalwoodVanilla
    Brazilian tonka bean absoluteVirginia cedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aaliyah vs. Armani Code Parfum
    AaliyahArmani Code Parfum
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    This is for someone who wants an Armani Code concept but dislikes the original's heavy spice. The iris aldehyde is the quiet hero here. If you want a fragrance that whispers and lasts, this performs.Armani Code Parfum