Armani Code Profumo, from Giorgio Armani was released in 2016. The perfumer behind this creation is Antoine Maisondieu. It has the top notes of Apple, Cardamom, and Mandarin Orange, middle notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, and Orange Blossom, and base notes of Amber, Leather, and Tonka Bean.
I've not sampled a code flanker for ages and I wasn't expecting much if I'm honest. I was right not to Code Profumo is a very thick, clunky, gourmand. If it was a chocolate cake it would be so sickly you'd only manage a couple of bites. The opening is a modern mess of aroma chemistry evoking lots of other scents including the original Code. That's about where the comparisons end because it quickly becomes a needlessly dense synth Amber/Tonka bomb. No subtlety here at all the same sort of approach as the likes of Joop Wild, turning up the 'Intensity' to 11 is not always the best way to get a truly Intense fragrance. To be honest I've only tried it once and it didn't last very long on me but I'm prepared to dismiss that and instead be inclined to believe the votes on here which point toward a long lasting scent. I'm thinking perhaps didn't apply enough and showered shortly after. Anyway I have no opinion on Code Perfumo, it doesn't offend me nor does it have anything of interest to offer in my opinion. I won't be buying a bottle.