Code vs Daarej
Giorgio Armani vs Rasasi
Armani Code EDT is green mandarin and lavandin over tonka and cedar. Rasasi's Daarej is spices and mugwort with rose and orris over vanilla, sandalwood and amber.
| Code | Daarej | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Giorgio Armani | Rasasi |
| Concentration | EDT | EDP |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Top Notes | green mandarin | spices, mugwort |
| Heart Notes | lavandin | rose, orris |
| Base Notes | tonka bean, cedarwood | vanilla, sandalwood, amber, musk |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
What Wearers Say
Giorgio Armani Code
One wearer enjoys the lavender-and-cedar combination and gently sweet drydown.
Another owner likes its light, warm character and sweetness without a cloying effect.
Some owners wish it lasted longer, while another wearer gets plenty of wear on skin.
One wearer finds an uncomfortable green, chili-like impression in this version.
Rasasi Daarej
One wearer enjoys the warm spicy opening, powdery floral heart and creamy vanilla-and-sandalwood drydown.
Another owner likes its creamy vanilla character for everyday wear.
One wearer finds the cumin-like spice makes the profile difficult to enjoy.
Another buyer finds it too powdery.
The Verdict
Armani Code EDT is our pick for a clean, smooth scent: green mandarin, lavandin and tonka over cedarwood. It's a simple fougère, fresh at the top and sweet at the bottom. Daarej is warmer and more exotic: spices and mugwort, rose and orris, over vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk. Mugwort is a bitter, sage-like herb, and with rose and orris it gives Daarej a powdery, slightly old-world feel. Choose Daarej for evenings.
Rasasi Daarej