Armani Code Summer for Women (2009)
by Giorgio Armani

The first time I tried Armani Code Summer, I was truly captivated. For some reason I remember it being more floral and intense. However, the second time I tried it, it was entirely different, quite fruity and light.

The bitter orange note is very dominant in this fragrance. You're either going to love it or hate it.

The refreshing and Summery burst of fruits in the opening along with the watery notes, establishes in the first few seconds that this version of Armani Code is not dark and flowery like its predecessor. The scent is light, flirtatious and vibrant.

While I do like this fragrance, the ginger and cyclamen in the heart turns me off it slightly. Those two notes don't seem to mix well with the bitter orange and jasmine notes.

The drydown is very simplistic but pleasant. The vanilla is not at all sweet here. It's mostly musk, white woods and orange that I can detect. Just a smooth and basic end to a rather lively scent.

The lasting strength is exceptionally good. Lasted well into the next day on my skin.

30th June, 2011.

I love the original Armani code. Armani code summer seems to have ommitted a lot of the bottom notes that give the depth. It doesn't match the original but its very pleasant and a good alternative for summer as its not heady at all but you can detect the original within the scent.

7th April, 2010.