Ultra Male vs Armani Code Profumo Comparison

In today’s head to head match up, we have two fragrances that are both popular, and two of which that I personally enjoy a lot: Ultra Male vs. Code Profumo. Which of these men’s colognes actually smells the best? The Jean Paul Gaultier or the Armani? Which has better sillage? Longevity? Ultimately, which of these scents is the better buy?

Tale of the Tape

Ultra Male

Notes include: vanilla, pear, amber, woods, cinnamon, cumin, sage, lavender, mint

Click here to try: Jean Paul Gaultier Ultra Male for Men Intense Spray, Eau de Toilette, 4.2 Ounce

Read my original Review: Ultra Male

Armani Code Profumo

Notes include: leather, amber, tonka bean, cardamom, lavender, and nutmeg

Click here to try: Giorgio Armani Code Profumo EDP Spray for Men, 3.7 Ounce

Read my full review: Code Profumo Review

Opening

Code Profumo begins with a very warm and rich blend of amber and tonka bean. It is joined by a slightly juicy citrus and cardamom and nutmeg, which interestingly takes on the aroma of a soft drink, such as cream soda. It’s not exactly, but it does have that kind of vibe.

Ultra Male has a sweet candy-like opening. It is pear, mint, cinnamon, and vanilla. The cinnamon gives this JPG fragrance, a spicy blast in the heart of that sweet outer shell.

Between the two? Hmm, it’s a tough choice, but I think Profumo has the better start. The amber and tonka bean really has a great appeal to it. I’m an Ultra Male fan, but the Armani gets the nod in this category.

Edge: Code Profumo

Projection

Code Profumo has a strong sillage. It is by no means weak and other people will definitely be able to pick up on it. Ultra Male is huge, in this regard. I can spray it on a shirt and smell it from the other side of my living room. I never need to apply much of the stuff, to make it take over. It’s a beast.

Edge: Ultra Male

Longevity

Interestingly, Code Profumo can usually get me 10 hours or more of wear. It’s a fantastic performer on my skin. Ultra Male is too, but it usually gets 8-9 hours. It can also, hit the 10+ mark, just not with the same consistency.

Edge: Profumo

Versatility

Okay, these are both cold weather fragrances. That is kind of a limited niche, but there are so many amazing winter colognes, that it is kind of necessity to have one. That being said, for these two, I like to wear them out at night to a bar, dinner, night club, lounge, or whatever.

Profumo has much more ability to be worn at the office, and it is the more mature scent. Ultra Male is pretty much a nightlife scent for me and skews more toward younger guys. Code Profumo is more versatile.

Edge: Profumo

Overall Scent

I wear both of these colognes. I like them both a whole lot. As such, it’s not really an easy call to make. I’ve always really like how bold Ultra Male was, how improved over the original Le Male it was, and just that whole unique and playful vibe.

Some people don’t like it’s sweet and spiciness mix or the fact that it can be limited to when it can be worn. Fair enough.

Code Profumo is a wonderful fragrance, some people don’t like its sweet creamy profile either. However, the tonka, amber, and leather really do give it a sexy and masculine aroma.

It can be worn dressed up or at the office and is more mature than Ultra Male is. For that, I think I’ll give it the go ahead for the win in this match up.

I would, however, consider what type of fragrance I actually want before making a choice. Look at those ingredients, which ones sound more appealing to you? Both of these give great performances, so, that won’t be an issue.

Winner: Code Profumo

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