7 Best Smelling Orange Scented Perfumes

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Orange is one of the more common citrus fruits that are used in perfumery. It’s not always the star, though, and often will just be a supporting player. However, there are some great options out there for lovers of the orange scent and this is my page keeping track of them. Which are the best smelling of these perfumes?

What are the Best Perfumes that Smell Like Oranges?

Chanel Citrus

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum spray For Women 3.4 OZ.– This Chanel is one of the more popular fragrances out there and it happens to utilize a very prominent orange note.

Coco Mademoiselle is sweeter blend of citrus and floral notes that has enjoyed immense popularity since its release. It has an aura of femininity with a strong heart of patchouli and musk.

Mademoiselle features some bright and clean citrus top notes and floral notes led by rose and jasmine. The patchouli is the main attraction in this one, however, it is tempered by the sweeter notes including vanilla.

It has extremely good sillage (a few sprays will do) and also provides all day longevity. Coco Mademoiselle has spawned a bunch of its own flanker fragrances, which are also great, but the original still takes the cake. Read my Full Review

Aqua Orange

Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain– Guerlain’s Aqua Allegoria series has been generating a lot of great scents. One which utilizes our orange note, is Mandarine Basilic.

Mandarin orange is the main attraction, but this Guerlain also features a clementine note that is also of substance. Yet, this isn’t just a pure citrus fruit juice fragrance, it’s got a fresh spicy green and herbal blend that presents itself throughout the entire wear.

Basil, green tea, ivy, bitter orange, and some floral notes are in the mix, with varying strengths. Still, Mandarine is a sweet perfume full of energy, juiciness, just put together with a great green accord.

Mixed and Total Orange

Orange Sanguine by Atelier– Orange Sanguine is a delight of three types of orange, popping off, from the very start.

Blood orange, bitter orange, and mandarin are coming off fresh, juicy, and spicy right out of the gate. It can start more on the bitter end of things, but I’ve found that is sweetens up over time.

There is a pepper adding to the spice and geranium freshness. These notes are tempered by jasmine and tonka bean. What I like about this Atelier perfume, is how you get aspects of the rind, pulp, and juice all together.

Has some depth with a sandalwood base and a nice amber note in the latter stages.

Blue Capri

Acqua Di Parma Blue Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 5 Ounce– A super citrus blend of oranges, grapefruit, and bergamot. Arancia di Capri, is a breath of fresh air and energy when applied, and enjoys such a naturalistic feel.

Clean, upbeat, and vibrant. It opens up, with those juicy citrus notes at the top of the composition.

These are the dominant notes for the first 20 minutes and are paired with, a light musk. Then, a sweet caramel note begins to emerge and join the mandarin orange note, as the main attractions. The other citrus notes fade quite a bit.

The fragrance smells absolutely wonderful. However, while the sillage starts off pretty powerful, it becomes a skin scent shortly thereafter. Not the best performing (on my skin, anyway), but definitely one of the best smelling Acqua fragrances.   My full review of Arancia di Capri

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A Dip in the Orange

Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton– This fragrance is summertime the whole way. Not super complex, but attractive and has a very refreshing energy. This uses a mix of citrus notes and that’s going to be the main draw, with orange taking the lead out of the pack.

Afternoon Swim also has somewhat of an aquatic vibe, with a saltiness(ambergris), that isn’t too intense, but is noticeable. Ginger highlights the start with its fresh spice.

The orange note here is fantastic, along with its flanking citrus notes. Ginger doesn’t tend to last all that long in most fragrances and here it’ll be there for the opening act.

With these sorts of summer scents, you cannot really expect great performance. Though, Afternoon Swim from Louis V, holds up better than many.  Afternoon Swim Full Review

Tom Ford Zest

Sole di Positano– Tom Ford has a whole host of summery citrus fragrances, some utilize orange, while others do not. But, this is my favorite of the bunch and you get a great use of our target note in the process.

The opening is fresh and bright, with a slight spicy and herbal profile which sets it apart from some of the others. Zesty orange, lemon, bitter orange, neroli, orange blossom, etc. It’s all here and when blended together is fantastic.

The dry down is a blend of the mandarin and bergamot note with jasmine, neroli, and woodsy aroma from the oak moss note. Sole di Positano gives you a great performance along with the awesome scent and is one for sure to check out. Sole di Positano Review

Bitterly Fresh

Orange Bitters by Jo Malone London– This one from Jo Malone uses a bitter orange note, as its main draw. But, it flanks that with other orange, citrus, and a plum note to boot.

Yes, it does have a bitter quality with that juiciness, and an orange peel vibe. There is some smokiness in the mix, warmth, spice, and sandalwood. The dry down is pretty well balanced, with our target note still in control.

This is still fresh, but less of an option for the summer, and more of an orange for the colder and more moderate temperatures for the rest of the year.

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11 Perfumes that Smell Similar to Santal 33

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Santal 33 really exploded in popularity about a decade ago. Since then, it has been endlessly praised, rehashed, and even copied to a large extent. Due to so many people talking about and wearing this Le Labo perfume, there is of course a ton of people who want something similar smelling or just plain cheaper.

This is my page tracking the alternative options which smell alike or have a very close style to what you get with Le Labo’s Santal 33. Many will be inexpensive choices, while others may be around the same price (with different smells).

Key Takeaways

Here’s a short list of some of the best options. I go into further detail about all of these and more perfumes, down further on the page.

What Perfumes Smell Like or have a Similar Style to Le Labo Santal 33?

So, the first part of the list is going to consist of those fragrances that are actively trying to match what you get with the Le Labo perfume. While the latter half, will be those that have a close to style. At least to whatever degree, that may be the case.

Shaded Woods

33 Shades of Santal by Dua– Our first entry is from the Dua Brand. Their ‘inspired by’ scent is called 33 Shades of Santal. Which, by name alone, I think that you can tell what they’re going for.

The thing is, 33 Shades does strike an extremely close chord with what you get from the Le Labo original. Dua says it’s based on the sandalwood they use in their formula, and I’ll take them at their word.

With that sandalwood, the usual papyrus, violet, iris, and leather coming through the base. All the same notes are there, the weighting is very much in line with what you’d want, and the price is very affordable ($55, as of update, without any discount codes).

Add to all of that, a great performance level from it being an extrait de parfum concentration. This is for sure a near dupe to check out.

Santal Similarities

Woody Sandalwood by Dossier– Woody Santal is the second of our ‘inspired’ takes of fragrances that try to duplicate the Santal 33 formula.

Now, I haven’t tried this one out from Dossier. I have tried other scents from them, they have been good at getting close to the designer fragrance they’re based on.

I cannot speak to this one personally, but the reviews are overwhelmingly positive and the general consensus is that Woody Sandalwood hits the mark.

If it can get the weighting of the notes mostly correct, you should be fine with this one. It’s slightly cheaper than the Dua (without discounts), but not by much.

Alexandria’s Kiss

Santal’s Kiss by Alexandria Fragrances– Another of the ‘inspirations’, that are based on the company’s idea of Santal 33.

Alexandria is a brand that is generally quite good at these sorts of creations. Plus, their scents also have great performance. So, while it’s pricier than some of the other inspired alternatives, it can be worthwhile.

Santal’s Kiss is an addition to this list, for those who want to try and find the perfect potential dupe.

Sandalwood-Cha

Ruhe by Oakcha– Ruhe from Oakcha is another option for those looking for an ‘inspired by’ version of Santal 33.

I haven’t tried anything from this brand as of yet, but they seem to have a good reputation and plenty of positive reviews.

Adding this to the list, to give yet another potential alternative. I’ll update, if and when I try this Oakcha scent out.

Simple 33

Simply Santal by ALT Fragrances- ALT Fragrances is a brand that I’m familiar with, and they usually do a good job at matching much of what you get with popular designer scents.

It’s an extrait de parfum, vegan, and matches all of the same notes as what we’re looking for. Yes, even a leather note (just not actual leather).

The pricing is right in line with the other inspired by perfumes, on the list. Simply Santal has a ton of reviews, to help you decide if this is one to try out.

Nothing Neon, but Santal-ish

Neon Moon by Pacifica– This one isn’t exactly like our Le Labo target, but Neon Moon, gives you a very similar style…but not really matching its own packaging and name. Plus, it’s extremely inexpensive.

Neon Moon is a streamlined perfume, when compared to Santal 33. You get the sandalwood, you get smokiness, and you get cardamom. The floral note here is jasmine, which comes across a bit differently than our target.

Yet, Neon Moon still has a violet-like aroma in there somewhere. I do think this is a sweeter fragrance in comparison. The cardamom, I suspect is based on a more ‘citrusy’ variety of that note.

The dry down is fresh, a bit smoky, and with a decent sandalwood note at this price point. Not as good as Santal, but for somewhere in the $20 range, I like this Pacifica.

Bookish Woods

Book Commodity– Book is a fragrance that has similarities to Santal 33, but is by no means an exact replica of what you get with the Le Labo. It’s more of a ‘if you like Santal 33, you’ll also like…” perfume.

I believe the concept here, is that it’s supposed to put off an aroma that is like reading a book or at least inspired by it.

What you get is a mix of dry woods, fresh eucalyptus, and some light powdery accents. It doesn’t have the violet, that the Le Labo does, but there are similarities it how it smells.

The rosewood and sandalwood are more balanced in the dry down. It’s not a pure sandalwood dominant fragrance. Early, you get lots of cypress and eucalyptus. I like the differences, that make this one distinct.

However, for some people they report getting more of a ‘dill’ aroma, like others get with Santal 33. I do pick up hints of it in both perfumes, but it’s not much of a factor on my own skin.

Maison Woods

No. 4 Bois de Balincourt– Another great alternative to our Le Labo scent. This time, from Maison Louis Marie.

No. 4 has a fresh crispness about it in the early stages. Slightly greenish, but with a similar powdery undertone to Santal 33.

Cinnamon and nutmeg, at the start with the freshness of the woody notes, can be punchy. However, Bois de Ballincourt ends up being quite soft, and loses some of the rougher edges that Santal can have.

This one has more vetiver and cedar, flanking the sandalwood note. Spicier and a different mix of the wood notes, which prevents it from being an exact match. But, it’s very close to 33.

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A Cheaper Woods

Palo Santo Cremo– Palo Santo is a great value play and alternative. This isn’t trying to be exactly the same, but it has plenty of similarities, while remaining distinct.

Cardamom gives this an opening freshness and some light citrus touches. This Cremo fragrance has less of that potential ‘pickle or dill’ aroma, that many people seem to get with the Le Labo.

Yet, Palo Santo is very much a fresher scent, less powdery, and is closer to a men’s cologne rather than unisex. Though, I don’t think it’s overwhelming ‘manly’. Papyrus is still a play in this scent, giving it a great dry aroma.

Tam Santal

Diptyque Tam Dao Eau De Parfum– Another option for a sandalwood scent. This one is definitely a woodsy/forest type of scent with other notes such as cedar and cypress. Has a very dry and soft aroma.

Tam Dao opens with more of the cypress note, before the dry down transitions to having the santal be the leader of the pack. Lots of wood notes with some amber and slight spices.

This isn’t the same as our target and is a good option for those who want a more balanced array of woody notes, but with a similar style.

The cypress and cedar, are also joined by rosewood. So, this one can get quite dry and forest-like.

Masculine Virtu

Virtu by Vince Camuto– A decidedly more masculine fragrance than the others on the list. This Vince Camuto cologne is listed for men and not unisex.

Yet, it has plenty in common with Santal 33, even as it remains a distinct fragrance.

Earthy and greenish moss, more leather, dry birch, and a pepper kick up top separate it from our target.

But, Virtu still has papyrus and sandalwood coming through loud and clear. Virtu is greener and smokier, at times than the Le Labo. It does still have a powdery accord underneath, just not to the same extent.

Noir Extreme by Tom Ford

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Still working my way through a box of samples, that I received 5-6 months ago, and only 40-something more fragrances to do write-ups on! For this entry, we have a very popular men’s fragrance by Tom Ford, Noir Extreme. This scent was released in 2015.

This is of course, the flanker fragrance to the original Noir, and one which has plenty of fans. I will cover what the notes are, how it smells, how it performs, and whether or not Noir Extreme is worth a purchase.

Note: I have updated this post several times since the initial review of the sample that I bought years ago.

What does Noir Extreme Smell Like?

Notes include: Cardamom, vanilla, saffron, amber, sandalwood, nutmeg, neroli, orange blossom, kulfi, rose

Click here to try: Tom Ford Noir Extreme Men Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.4 Ounce

My Full Wear Review

The opening of Noir Extreme is to my nose, a floral spice. The nutmeg and cardamom notes add the warm spice, and I also pick up that familiar saffron smell, along with neroli and orange blossom. It’s warm, with a potent initial spice, and an underlying citrus sweetness.

Yes, the spice is fairly strong at first, but it quickly moves into something that is much sweeter. Vanilla is the main culprit for that, along with what I guess is kulfi (some sort of Indian dessert), but I have no frame of reference for what that should smell like.

However, there is a pistachio note as a part of this accord, and it really comes through with the vanilla about 10-15 minutes into the wear.

At this point in the wear, I really enjoy the vibe that I am getting from Noir Extreme. It is a great gourmand aroma, with ambery warmth, and a nice balance of floral notes. At this stage, a bit of rose and jasmine come out, but neither is all that distinct within the composition.

Though, it does smell more floral than it had been previously, more of a light bouquet effect versus any one standout.

Further along, a woody base emerges, with creamy sandalwood and maybe cedar? I’m not sure what the other wood note is, maybe a blend of some kind. Either way, it solidifies the fragrance, and adds some depth.

What I ultimately get from Noir Extreme is: a creamy/milky vanilla dessert aroma, with amber, saffron, cardamom, and a mix of floral notes. It is deliciously sweet, warm, and very appealing.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

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Projection wise, the sillage starts off strong for me. That power will last for a few hours, before it settles down, closer to the skin.

From there, it is light to moderate. I do enjoy the boldness of the start of Noir Extreme, the later whiffs that you get are nice too, but doesn’t have that same impact.

However, the longevity is still good, even after it loses some sillage strength and 8 hours of wear is not out of the question with this Tom Ford perfume.

Usually it will fall in the 6-8 hour range. It’s not a super beast with how long it lasts, but it is good enough for most purposes. Update: With my full bottle, I can sometimes get an extra hour from Extreme.

Seasonally, I would reserve this for autumn and winter, mostly. It is beautiful in the cooler temperatures and would be fine in more temperate ones. However, it isn’t really built for heat and humidity, so I’d skip on wearing it in summer.

For me, I’d say I really only have a 4-5 month window to wear Noir Extreme where I live. You may get a few more months out of it.

It is a men’s fragrance, but strikes me more as a unisex wear. It’s gourmand sweetness would work just fine for a lady. It also feels more natural to wear it dressed up. To the office, a formal or at least, semi-formal occasion.

It is an attractive fragrance, that people really seem to enjoy, catching a whiff of. The vanilla note sits perfectly on my skin and it’s really nice to wear.

Update: After a few years with Extreme, I can say that it is great for the nightlife. I’ve worn it on dates or at bars and lounges. With it, I have gotten overwhelmingly positive responses, commenting on how ‘sexy’ a fragrance it is.

Overall Impressions of Noir Extreme

Overall, do I like Noir Extreme? Absolutely. This is becoming one of my personal favorite Tom Ford scents, that I’ve worn thus far (and that’s most of them). The vanilla blend, the cardamom, amber, and spice notes at the top are all great.

I wish the sillage held its power for longer, but the overall performance is still very solid. It is an expensive fragrance, but is probably one that would be worth owning. Noir Extreme isn’t super ‘extreme’ but it is a very beautiful fragrance. Somewhat limited to cooler temperatures.

Coming back to this one a few more times, has really made me appreciate the intricate layers of this fragrance. I’m not one of the Tom Ford super fans, but when this label gets it right, the results are spectacular. This is one of those instances.

Noir Extreme and Noir de Noir are Ford scents that I can come back to time and time again. If it could get a few more hours of wear, it would be near perfect for certain times of the year. As it is, it’s still one of the best fragrances around.

Update: I’m probably half way through my full bottle of Noir Extreme. It’s absolutely one of my favorites for wintertime. Tom Ford also released a Parfum version of Noir Extreme, which some people prefer.

Personally, I like the original a bit more still. Though, I own and wear both (sometimes together). Try both and see how each works for you.

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Aqua Allegoria Pera Granita by Guerlain

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Pera Granita is a release which is a part of the Aqua Allegoria series by Guerlain. It’s one that I’ve already tried and enjoyed before, but I decided to buy another sample, in order to write up a full review. It came out in 2016. How does it smell? How long does it last? Is it worth a try?

What does Pera Granita Smell Like?

Notes include: pear, grapefruit, apricot, lemon, bergamot, musk, orange blossom, osmanthus, hedione, cedar, moss

Click here to try: Pera Granita

My Full Review

Here’s how Guerlain describes it: Savour a granita in the shade of the pear trees in the garden of the Hesperides, then gather their fruity treasures.

Pera Granita starts off with an explosion of its citrus and other fruity notes. Early on, you’re going to get plenty of lemon, sour bergamot, and the grapefruit coming through. Yes, the pear will be there throughout, it’s just overshadowed in the beginning.

Add to all of that, some osmanthus, which gives off it’s own sweet fruity sort of aroma as a floral note. Lots of sweet, sour, and sharpness happening in these early stages.

The next phase is fresher rather than sweet and sour. Some of the citrus notes burn off, which gives more play to the pear note. However, it is also going to share the stage with an array of floral notes and musk.

Actually, the grapefruit stands out on my skin, as it seems most of the burn off is from the lemon and bergamot notes.

The jasmine (hedione) and musk create a clean and somewhat shampoo-like vibe in the middle act. Add the freshness of cedar, sparkling water effect of pear, and the citrusy aroma…and Pera Granita really starts to give off the cleanliness.

The back half of this one is a fruit/musk/floral mix. The jasmine, orange blossom, osmanthus aren’t really sticking out as individual notes. More of a generic floral aroma.

It’s fresh with musk and wood at the base, a bit green, some light spice, and the fruits still jockeying for position.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Pera Granita opens up with a moderate strength. It’s fruity notes, definitely have reach in the early stages, and will be noticed from more than 7 feet away from where you sprayed.

As it moves along, this Aqua Allegoria fragrance will be much more of a lighter moderate scent, until it begins to disappear.

On my skin, it’ll last for 6-7 hours, with those last few hours not being particularly powerful. However, Pera Granita is for sure still present.

Seasonally, this is a spring and summertime wear, all the way. A great one to wear outside, relaxing around, or other daily wear functions during this stretch of time.

It’s an upbeat and clean one to wear in the daytime. Not going to be a sexy nightlife wear or one that is super formal. Though, you’ll still get plenty of use out of Pera Granita, even without the nighttime functions.

Overall Impressions of Pera Granita

Overall, do I like this fragrance? I do.

The freshness, the mix of sweet, sour, pear, and floral notes. The energy of it and how it has some depth for a summertime wear. It’s an Aqua Allegoria perfume that I enjoy quite a bit.

The performance itself is pretty mid. It’s not awful on me, but I wouldn’t expect a marathon wear or super beastly performance out of Pera Granita. 7 hours, on the high end, with  the last few being skin scent territory. Fair enough.

Still, this is one of my favorite pear perfumes that I have tried. It’s not completely dominated by that note, but I like how it stands out within the mix.

Pera Granita is a very good warm weather option for those who enjoy this style of fragrance. Definitely worth trying out. But, with how pricey it can be, maybe not a perfume that you’d want to blind buy.

Also, if it doesn’t sound like something that’d fit your style, I don’t think it’d do anything to change that fact.

8 Fragrances that Smell Similar to Armani Code

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Ahhh, Armani Code. It has been around for 15+ years or so now, had its time in the sun, and still remains pretty popular. Nowadays, there are better options, especially in the Armani Code lineup than the original. However, the classic does still manage to have its charms.

This is why so many fragrance companies have created comparable scents to this cologne. In this post, I want to present some options for men, who want a similar smell to Armani Code or an alternative for less money.

What Colognes Smell Similar to Armani Code?

An Inspired Code

Ambery Lavender by Dossier– As far as fragrances that are inspired by the DNA of the original Armani Code, this one from Dossier is probably your best bet.

It seeks to get as close as possible to Code, by using the same sort of notes, and Ambery Lavender accomplishes this well. For under $30 (as of writing).

Clean with the light citrus, lavender, and tonka bean keeping things smooth. Plus, just enough spice to make it interesting. Worth trying out, if you want a good take on the original Code EDT.

Sporty Code

Code of Dua– So, Dua, went in another direction and created an inspired take on the old Armani Code Sport flanker.

That one, was a very fresh take with a greater use of the citrus top notes and a fairly strong mint coming through. Sport was discontinued a long time ago, but if you want to try it out, without spending crazy amounts on unsold bottles…this is what you’ll want.

The mint is joined by ginger, vetiver, and some kind of aquatic accord to give it that slightly spice and cool sporty vibe.

Close but Distinct

Ermenegildo Zegna Intenso Eau De Toilette Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce– Intenso is a quality and fairly close aroma to Armani Code. The opening act is quite similar, with citrus, and then the later tonka bean smoothness. This Zegna cologne is similiar to Armani Code, yet, different enough to be it’s own thing.

Intenso is smooth with a solid dark feel that is balanced by a citrus sweet undertone. Intenso is softer, with more of a powdered aroma than Code, thanks to the attractive iris note. Not the best sillage, but it can be double sprayed, as it isn’t very expensive.

Dirt Cheap Impression

Hollywood Playboy by Coty for Men Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 oz– Soft, powdery, and sweet like a very poor man’s Armani Code. But hey, for $5-10, you can go nuts with the sprays to make it last longer than the few hours it usually gives.

Hollywood is a mixed bag performance wise, though, it could serve a place in a teenager’s or younger man’s collection. The citrus in the beginning, isn’t of the same quality as the Armani, but the later vanilla, amber, and lavender are much better.

In the end, Hollywood overcomes its shaky start, and has a really nice aroma with a bit of floral and woods underneath.

Another Super Cheap Option

Cuba Brazil Copacabana Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 3.3 Ounce– One of the lesser known fragrance offerings from Cuba. Copacabana opens up with a great citrus blend and floral notes, which gives it a bit of a powdery edge.

There’s a noticeable lavender and at least some rose within the composition. It is a fresh sorts of fragrance, which dries down with some clove spice, and underlying woody notes. Pretty straightforward fragrance, but smells quite nice, and has good performance.

Copacabana shares the citrus and powdery qualities of Code. A bit spicier and the dry down doesn’t have the same leathery vibe. If you want the absolute cheapest options, go with this and/or Playboy Hollywood.

Similar Style and Inexpensive

Antoino Banderas Seduction In Black for Men Eau-de-Toilette Spray, 3.4-Ounce– This one is more of an inexpensive cousin of Armani Code, rather than, being a clone of our target scent. Seduction in Black, is however, a very nice scent for the price.

The main similarities are the use of citrus and the heavy tonka bean in this Antonio Banderas fragrance. However, the black currant note gives this one more of a juiciness and sharpness.

This shares spicy qualities, but nutmeg, in lieu of anise. Dries down with some amber and musk. Performance is pretty good for this price level, but nothing insane. Just another cheapie option.

Newer and Better Code Flanker

Giorgio Armani Code Absolu EDP Eau de Parfum For Men 3.7oz– Code Absolu is a similar yet stand alone flanker to Armani Code…and it is better. Code Absolu opens up with nutmeg, rum, suede, and tonka bean. There is also a hint of citrus and crisp apple, in the background.

The spice of the nutmeg is dominant for a few minutes, before the suede and tonka bean really take over. The fresh spice here is great, nutmeg and rum, are surprisingly great together. The fruit notes, are also just strong enough, to prevent it being a completely dark fragrance.

This one is fresh, warm, with a nice sweetness from vanilla and tonka bean. The projection is strong, but not absurdly so, and the longevity consistently hits 10+ hours, on my skin. Again, it shares a similar DNA to the original Code, but stands alone with its fragrance. Code Absolu Full Review

Update: It’s been discontinued.

Another one in the $10-15 Range

Password By La Rive for Men EDT 2.5 oz / 75 ML– Password isn’t an exact one to one of Code, just pretty darn similar. It’s powdery and there is citrus in the mix, but it’s different on that aspect than the early stages of the Armani.

What you’re really going to get here is violet. Once the bergamot has settled down, it is a fresh lightly spiced powdery floral blend. Violet and jasmine. Not the highest quality, but the performance isn’t awful.

Is La Rive Password better than Code? No, but it’ll get you a very inexpensive alternative that can cover most of your bases.