I have to admit, it’s been a moment since an Armani fragrance has truly captured my attention, I quite enjoyed the citrus nature of Stronger With You, Better It’s You combination duo set, but the latest release from Giorgio Armani ‘Code Absolu’ is definitely something designed for me.
The bottle is an intricate and iconic shape, easy to slide into a bag or sit comfortably on your shelf. The opaque beige tone is luxury and has definitely elevated the offering. The fragrance opens with sparkling notes of green mandarin and apple. Orange blossom, nutmeg and carrot seeds unite to create a new sensuality. The Armani Code signature ingredient Tonka bean – which I absolutely love and comes through so vibrantly with this edition and actually creates the ultimate sweet offering that Code Absolu leaves you with. This is coupled with a liquorish accord of rum, bringing additional depth. There is also a touch of suede in lower notes and the sweetness of tinted vanilla.
A definite win for Giorgio Armani. Photos by moi.
The campaign includes a short film starring Golden Globe nominated actor and the new face of Armani Code, Ryan Reynolds alongside Elodie Young. Captured by the lens of award-winning director Reed Morano, the film brings to life the essence of modern sensuality: authenticity, effortless style and the right dose of irony. It’s cute.