Description
Armani Code Satin comes out in August 2015 as a new, playful version of the Armani Code Pour Femme fragrance from 2006. The new flanker allegedly reflects a seductive woman of extraordinary personality, provocative charm and energy.
The scent is a floral oriental gourmand. It opens with sparkling notes of ginger and pear sorbet. Neroli essence illuminates the heart of the entire composition, combined with about orange blossom absolute and Arabian jasmine. The base is intense and sweet: it features patchouli, cocoa, praline and vanilla.
The bottle is decorated with deep pink shades. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 70 ml Eau de Parfum.
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lampa1108 – :
This is a very heavy perfume, it might be nice for those who enjoy those sorts of perfumes. It just has a heavy quality to it that was a bit stuffy to me.
карапіцький – :
It.s very creamy, sexy and long lasting. Smells expensive and borderline edible. No harsh developements. A must buy for those with a sweet tooth.
maks_kg – :
I like the almond bitterness in the perfume, its deep and sexy.
Very strong scent and this is allso the first perfume my fiancee didnt like, an my sister gagged of it!
The perfume dont suit me, but for the right woman it would be supersexy night time scent!
IrinnaKemerovva – :
Wow, yummy! This is delicious. At first spray, it reminded me of Addict due to the vanilla, but then it started to shift. Within the first few minutes, it actually started to smell kind of masculine (due to the bitter cacao note) and I started to feel a little regret from my blind buy. But then, something magic happened – the praline lifted up the cacao and turned it into a sweet, warm, comforting scent. A vanilla-chocolate dessert (reminding me of chocolate fondant). Cozy and delicious, feminine and modern. It’s a cold weather fragrance (unless if you feel like having a headache) and great to wear at nighttime for cuddling and having sweet, sweet dreams!
TRAGNENRY – :
Wow! I am so glad I purchased this one. It is a really nice, feminine scent– a very cozy vanilla. The coziness of Creed’s Sublime Vanilla or of YSL’s Cinema, but it comes off as a somewhat “green” vanilla underneath that cozy softness–similar to Atelier’s Vanille Incensee green vanilla, perhaps? Doesn’t really remind me of a gourmand, but maybe an oriental–a very soft, sensual oriental fragrance… I would definitely recommend this one to vanilla lovers!
Qerdf3eererdf – :
I recently received two different batch codes of this perfume. One was faint and didn’t have much sillage. I was quite disappointed as it didn’t live up to the amazing reviews. The second bottle is absolutely delicious and a keeper! It’s almost like a bittersweet chocolate souffle with a hint of orange. I like Satin way more than original Code. Gourmand lovers, you need to sample this! I’ve been wearing it on repeat since I got my bottle.
Edited: this is really strong and sometimes it can be a bit masculine on me! Still love it though.
Hepok – :
I first wore Tresor when it initially came out, and in the winter, when Black Opium came out, I wore that. So, decades later, and hundreds of different perfumes later, I finally came across this amazing, and absolutely sexual perfume. I have many Armani perfumes, from Si, to Si Dark (Intense), Emporio, and the original Armani Code for Women. This is by far the sexiest perfume I have worn in years. I find Armani Code Satin to be much different than all the other Armani perfumes (which is interesting because all Armani perfumes have the same basic smell, you know Armani when you smell it). I almost gave up on Armani, and I am glad I didn’t. The best blind buy I have made in my hundreds of different blind buys I have made so far. Definitely worth it to me, hopefully worth it to many others as well. I have never received so many compliments on my perfume since I started wearing perfume. I would suggest if you can, to at least try a sample.
lexamen – :
Nothing much special… The original code and any other note over there.
comanche2012 – :
I’m obsessed with this perfume! I get a ton of compliments even from little kids! Now I see why Jeremy fragrance raves about it. It’s so dark, sexy and seductive! Someone literally told me in class, “you always smell amazing and it makes you even more attractive “… I love perfumes, this one is high on my list! It lasts for about 10 hours on my clothes and the dry down is even sexier!
qtwgorck – :
I don’t find this exactly like Code Cashmere, but they are definitely sisters!! The ginger+praline+cocoa combo opens up like root beer right from the get go, it’s DELICIOUS. It even smells fizzy. It’s sweet and almost edible, but never cloying —the orange blossom, neroli and jasmine give it a depth—a roundness that makes it not like anything else I own. It’s definitely part of the Code family, but worth owning even if you have others as it’s just delightful.
Irkuz – :
This is my first from the Armani Code Pour Femme line and I love the smell of this beautiful scent. Yummy chocolatey sweet with a nice floral dry down on my skin. Longevity unfortunately lasts no longer than 4 hours max and sillage is soft on me. A very sexy and flirty fragrance to wear on a night out on a town.
lynkaboy – :
Oh my god!
This perfume is out of this world!
It is not intense yet it truly stands out with elegance.
I have not seen anything so unique & balanced.
I could wear it day or night, it’s elegant yet fun.. it is the perfect combination of everything good. Love!
rezo1982 – :
Agreed Ms.Olive, the patch reads as oud or something in the try down. Too harsh for me.
Cermreexy – :
Had the original code for years, oh yes satin carries code dna right from the beginning, the opening that made me fell in love with GA Code long a go for the first time, warm, cozy, hugging smell, unfortunately the dry down in satin is off putting to me, cocoa is strong here, bitter and somewhat it reminds me of arabic fragrances, not saying it’s bad, it just have this middle eastern characteristic to it, this type of scent is in my opinion not for everybody. not a blind buy safe.
dpb295Diobtetty – :
YUM-O! This is so dreamy, it’s my little piece of heaven in a bottle. I crave this gorgeous scent, and will endlessly. This perfume is soft, sweet and sexy with an alluring attention stopper to be asked “what are you wearing!” I LOVE IT! The addition of the praline note in the base gives this fragrance a soft, fluffy, marshmallow-sweetness. Could be worn in the warmer months, but lightly. Better suited for cold weather though. Great to wear anytime of the day. My signature for years. *sighs* 🙂
39239 – :
Mmmm goddamn I love this!! It’s such a sweet blend of vanilla and chocolate! Guys go crazy for this perfume. I spritz on my wrists, chest, neck, and behind my ears and it lasts 12+ hours on me! Definitely a favorite of mine. So sexy, hot, mysterious, and a very vey good example of the perfect gourmand.
goga21 – :
Can we take a moment and appreciate this SOO underrated perfume?
This perfume is THE bomb! It is so sexy, intricate, gourmand, like you want to eat the person wearing this. The dry down is to die for! It smells sooo edible like some delicious creamy dark chocolate.
Whenever I spray this on my wrist I keep smelling it throughout the day and think “I SMELL DELICIOUS”
The other day I wore this perfume out on a date and the whole car was smelling good. My boyfriend could not stop complimenting me on how great it smells and told me to always wear this when we go out =D
It is very appropriate for dates and intimate rendez-vous, just spray this on your neck, chest and behind your ears, you’ll make that man go craaazy honey!
I haven’t quite smelled anything like this perfume before, so unique in its own way. Will most most definitely repurchase.
arsenii – :
I’m a huge fan of the original Code, in fact it’s my signature, so of course I couldn’t miss this flanker.
First of all – it has undeniable original Code DNA – which is a good thing. Plus it has something extra to it.
Opens up with rather sharp ginger that steps aside quite quickly as the scent settles. After the drydown I get probably the most realistic praline note I have ever smelled, cacao seconds to it and it’s all covered in creamy vanilla. Somewhere in the background you still get orange blossom with a little bit of jasmine not to make you forget you are wearing Code line.
It’s sweet – yet not cloyingly, it’s gourmandish yet not typically, it’s soft yet still present.
Actually lately I’m trying to learn to like reformulated original Code – it’s less creamier than it used to be and a bit more dusty, less sweeter. It’s still Code, yeah, but, you know… But smelling Code Satin reminds me the feeling I would get from the original when to me it still smelled somehow like oranges covered in chocolatey/jasmine coat.
So yes, it’s a love from me. It’s not the same as the original (either before or after reformulation), but it’s very close and it smells fantastic.
Sweet, warm, tasty, sexual.
To me 8/10.
Homan – :
One of the best designer offerings for women IMO. Amp up the vanilla in the original Code Femme and replace the honey and orange with cacao and praline. That’s Code Satin; a more smooth and explicitly gourmand rendition.
Decent performance (longevity approx. 6-7 hours, moderate-heavyish projection). My only gripe is that on me it gets a little bit sour and metallic in the late drydown, but overall this is really nice.
нэцкэ – :
This is gorgeous. Rich vanilla custard and cocoa blend perfectly with the florals. I don’t think it’s excessive on the praline or patchouli. I can only take both notes in small doses. Might ask my valentine for this beauty.
Edit: Wish this came in a 3.4 oz. Love! Hope Armani keeps it around.
Gudzon91 – :
I was so excited to try this. I love praline and it all sounded so yummy! Unfortunately, it smells like pure star anise with dust and chocolate. Very masculine. Very strong. I had a test strip of it sitting next to my new samples from Ulta overnight, and now they all smell like Armani Code Satin. It’s incredibly strong, it will last, and I absolutely hate it. I love gourmands, but this is not sweet, it’s quite spicy and very masculine. Was about to blind buy based on all the inexplicably glowing reviews, but I’m glad I didn’t.
Akacyki – :
I like this fragrance. It’s the thick, rich, sensual, warm orange blossom of the original with gourmand notes of powdery chocolate and praline. However, there are two problems with this fragrance for me. First, no one can smell it but me. I feel like I’m enveloped in a dense cloud of fragrance, but other people have to be inches from me to smell it. Second, it sends my 5 year old into a coughing fit as well as a stranger I sat by in a restaurant. I don’t know what note is causing this allergic reaction for some. Both my little boy and the stranger said it made them feel as if they could not clear the back of their throats. I had to shower it off for my child’s sake. I genuinely enjoy this fragrance and will wear it when I’m alone or won’t be in an enclosed space with others. The only other fragrance I’ve ever had so negatively affect the allergies of those around me is Organza Indecence.
demon07 – :
This was AWFUL upon first spray. Imagine salty, artificial vanillin/alcohol-laden vanilla extract.
However, after it dries it’s quite lovely. It’s powdery as opposed to gourmand I think. I think Cashmere is the gourmand one here. This one smells like baby powder and LOTS of musk. It’s clean, simple and inviting. It’s a bit more mature than the others because it’s so powdery I think.
It’s a suitable night time fragrance and it has about the same lasting power as Cahsmere and the original Code (6 hours). It’s very nice if you brave the awful opening. Give it a chance/a sniff. It’s interesting as far as designer fragrances go.
AkadoPsix – :
Delicious, wonderful, remarkable aroma. I also like it is not so popular and I do not feel it anywhere around me like La vie est belle or Sì.
I love its absolute warmth and the way it stands on my body.
демиург – :
I adore Code Satin. I’m typically not a gourmand fan, but this is so classy and smooth. Code Satin shares the same DNA as cashmere. Yet they’re unique enough that I couldn’t resist grabbing both and I can’t pick a favorite. Sometimes I even spray both on me as they work well together. 🙂 I spray this in my scarf before running out the door to work. When I spray it on the tips of my hair, I can still smell it the next morning. This fragrance is heavenly.
КатюФка – :
I love this. I don’t get how it’s gourmand
Arcon4 – :
For me this is Addict+Cinema.Sweeter Addict,thats what it is.And because i adore Addict i love this one too.I have Addict the pre refolmulating version and i keep it and dont touch it ,i will spray this one now liberally.It is gorgeous.Great sillage and cery good lasting power.Extremelly sexy and seductive.The best from all Codes.I had Cashmere,it is ok ,but it has Code in its veins,but Satin has Addict in its veins ,i dont smell Code.I am so happy that i have it
JoonSorry – :
This is incredible!I have been on the hunt for a perfume like this for years. Such a delicious, sexy wearable gourmand. Makes me hungry when I smell it.
seeriscizto – :
HOLY GRAIL PERFUME. I’ve been a Burberry girl for so long that it’s hard for me to venture elsewhere…but I smelled an insert in an Ulta catalogue and knew I had to have this scent. I am SO glad I purchased it — I seriously love it SO MUCH, I can’t imagine my life without a few spritzes of this, at least a few times a week. I love sweet, sexy, intoxicating scents that make the manliest of men weak, and I know this one will work perfectly for that! This is one of the sweetest grown-up scents I’ve ever smelled. New love, and a forever love at that.
askarr – :
This is my first time trying anything from the Code line, and I was pleasantly surprised!
The first spray is reminiscent of Dr. Pepper, but that fades quickly to reveal the vanilla and praline base. (These are the notes most noticeable on my skin.)
I have to confess, these kind of sweet vanilla scents aren’t my thing. I wish they were my kind of fragrance, but most mix poorly with my body chemistry, and I end up smelling like heavy, cloying sweet smoke. However, I have to give this some credit: it seems really nicely balanced. Sweet but not too sweet, smoky (from the praline?) but not too smoky or heavy.
Average sillage and longevity.
I’m pleased I gave this a chance! If I ever want a vanilla-based perfume in the future, I will likely go for something like this!
ZessReula – :
Armani Code Satin is a creamy, vanillic interpretation of the original with a touch of gourmand cacao. I find this fragrance to be much sexier than Armani Code for Women, and more my personal cup of tea.
Armani Code Satin is a sensual vanilla scent along the same lines as Dior’s Hypnotic Poison, Dior’s Addict and Hugo Boss Deep Red. I consider it to be an evening scent or a Winter fragrance due to its heaviness with the creamy and buttery vanilla, cacao, orange blossom and jasmine blend projecting strongly on warm skin.
I would pair this fragrance with a head-turning, figure-hugging red or black dress with some killer high heels. Armani Code Satin screams naughty to me, however it’s a fragrance that would appeal to the naughty 30-somethings rather than the teeny-bopper, clubbing types.
Although released in 2015, I still see Armani Code Satin sold in a majority of stores in my area. This causes me to suspect that it is now part of the permanent Giorgio Armani lineup rather than a short-lived flanker. I am keen to test Armani Code Cashmere as well, but that flanker is a tad more elusive.
Armani Code Satin has impressive sillage, clouding oneself in a delicate and creamy vanilla scent for hours on end. I am very impressed by this flanker and urge those that haven’t already smelt it to spritz some on when next at the department store.
han13 – :
Ultimate Code VS Satin, They are similar but both have their merits with no flaws I can find.
Satin has traded the coffee note for a very wearable chocolate note, I normally can’t wear chocolate notes, and its softer in its manner than Ultimate Code.
Soft enough for close quarters, I proably prefer Ultimate Code because I love this coffee note but I do find Satin is one I’m more happy to wear as a day to day fragrance and will get used more often.
Satin by Day
Ultimate by Night.
Both bottles are Gorge!
Update: reminds me of the way the crinkly layer protecting a fine box of assorted chocolates smells.
sergeybayrak – :
One of the warmest and sweetest (in a good way) fragrances I’ve ever tried … I adore this flawless fragrance (though I’ve never been into sweets at all).
(Sweet dreams are made of this 🙂
EvangelineWalstrom – :
My experience was much like reviewer pravda48.
Lots of wood. An odd praline/cocoa scent in the beginning. I layered it with cashmere and it always gets compliments. Its a very sexy gourmand.
slic – :
You guys…I just came here to say that I sprayed it twice in my hair in a duty free shop in the airport last week. Washed my hair twice since then, and I can still smell some chocolatey vanilla. This lasts FOREVER in the hair.
natakorban26 – :
This smells lovely! I get the beautiful praline and cocoa and vanilla and white flowers.the smell is very fluid.
BUT it only does for like 2 seconds before it disappears. Well, not 2 seconds but certainly not more that 2 hours. I tested on paper and not on the skin so it might differ based on that… Despite my high hopes, I have to move on. Sigh…
P.S. I re-tested on my skin. It really opens up on the skin and is very beautiful and carefree. I still had big problems with the longevity and the sillage though. I sprayed on my wrist and it projected up to my nose for the first 30 minutes, then wafts of it were still present here and there until the 2-hour mark. after 2 hours it gets very close to the skin and it disappears in the 4th hour. On clothes, you can get a little bit more longevity but it wouldn’t project. It just breaks my heart that all these houses are watering down their beautiful fragrances and I have to search forever to find something with at least a decent projection and staying power… :/
kaka5kaka5 – :
Mmm I expected to like Code Satin but not this much! It smells like what I’ve always wanted the original Code to be-softer, sweeter, smoother…love at first sniff!
davo707005 – :
This is a recent new purchase, and holy potatoes, it is an absolutely stunning, delicious, addictive gourmand. My husband, who rarely comments on my perfumes unless I ask him to, walked by me yesterday and said “that’s a really nice one you have on today babe, what is it?” I stopped dead in my tracks, because for him to volunteer a comment tells me it’s fantastic!
I’m not very good at picking out individual notes, but to my nose, this is a rich, warm, sweet but not syrupy, delicately spiced, chocolatey cocoa praline cloud. If you’re a gourmand lover, there is no doubt in my mind that you’ll love this.
It starts off with a bang – upon spraying, projection is moderate to heavy for the first couple of hours, at least on me. I get whiffs of this all day long, and it’s incredibly long lasting. I can easily smell this on my wrist the next morning before my shower.
I can’t say I love the bottle. It doesn’t do much in the way of being pleasing to the eye, but it’s functional, and the colour certainly matches the scent.
This is my first Armani fragrance, and I’m so glad I chose this one. The original Code is on my radar as well.
In my opinion, this is a safe blind buy and a sure bet for gourmand lovers. A beautiful fragrance, and one that I’m very happy to have in my collection.
erymnarretrek – :
I find Armani code Satin more masculine than the original because om MY skin all the sweetness is lost and I can feel the original plus bitter cacao and ginger (a spicier, less sweet Armani code original) but lasts 7/8 hours on my skin with moderate sillage. Some people feel a great sweetness, like a chocolate fudge, and a tray of sweet chocolate but I don’t. i don’t find it too fleeting, on the contrary ON ME it lasts longer than Armani Code original. Sadilady, did you try to spray your clothes? or a paper? Do try and ask a lot of people if they feel it.
Shalgyn – :
I’m a guy and decided to test this out in the shop today to see what all the hype was coming from Jeremy lol. Right off the bat it reminded me of Midnight in Paris EDT which is marketed to men but which I personally think is unisex. To my untrained nose, it must’ve been the powdery, sparkling, and creamy vanilla note I was getting off the top that reminded me of MIP. Satin is a captivating scent that will be hard to resist on any woman! You`ll definitely break some necks with this, because they`ll be walking one way but their nose will want to go the other! lol
Tarwan – :
The first time I smelled this I was in love, I knew I had to have it. It has everything I want in a scent! Warm and cozy with the right spices to heat things up and an almost dirty patchouli the kind I like. I couldn’t marry it on the spot because I had on a scent already, so when I was ready and properly scrubbed I went to the store to test it on my skin..oohmygooood I was in heaven!! I put it in my basket and went looking around…15 minute later I lifted my wrist to have another mini orgasm sniff but there was nothing there absolutely nothing I wanted to cry. I even asked a woman walking by what she thought of the scent and she said what scent I smell nothing. I left completely broken hearted. I will try again but not right now, my heart can only take so much pain.
yg0 – :
I bought this on special offer last year as I have the original Code and find it quite wearable so I thought how bad can it be? I was pleasantly surprised to find I prefer it to the original. So much so that I decided to buy a back up bottle and am well on the way to emptying my first bottle. The original reminds me of freshly dried clothes, it smells fresh and clean to me while Code Satin still smells fresh it’s warm, softer and cosier.This is one of my go to scents for cold winter days when I’m snuggled into a cosy jumper.
IIJIacTuJIuH – :
does anyone know a fragrance that smells very similar? I smelt this fragrance on a friend and it is amazing. I want it so bad but unfortunately they do not sell it in The Netherlands 🙁 . Whoever does know similar scents could you please send me a private message or leave a comment.
P.S i know quite a few people say it smells like the original code, but i still prefer something else over that as i am not a big fan of the original !
dimas29rus – :
I’ve always loved original code,I also love chocolate and praline in fragrances so satin was a must-have for me.it was a blind buy and didn’t dissapoint
There’s a similar gene between original code and code satin so it’s easily noticeable that they’re family members but there’s no honey here.it obtains it’s sweetness from cocoa/praline,also it’s less flowery and less orangy,although orange isn’t listed here I can feel it specially in top notes.my bottle is a tester bottle and it’s written on it about notes:jasmin.praline and orange essence…I can detect gingery orangy white florals blending with cocoa chocolate and a fluffy,cream like sweet note that must be sorbet.it’s delicious and has more gourmand vibe according to original code.but it’s not so foody and chocolatey that put you off if you’re not into gouumands,it has code’s elegant,feminine and seductive vibe that can attract most oriental floral/vanilla lovers
Longevity is 7-8 hours on my skin and much more on clothes,sillage is moderate to heavy and I can feel it around me even after first hour and this pleases me.it’s a cold weather perfume and can be a great for night wear
Among code and code satin I can’t which one is better for me,I love them both but first days that I received satin,I preferred original one to this,I felt cacao and praline aren’t enough well pronaunced but now I adore it.I tried layering satin with Montale chocolate greedy and once with chocolover and result is devine,so if you’d like to add a more chocolatey/coffee/gourmand kick try it
boysobaka – :
This scent just kidnapped me. I don’t like the original Code which to me smells headache inducingly saccharine. I’m not even sure I like this version. I just crave it and it’s chocolatey neroli and vanilla-embrace. Staying power is sensational. Above two days. Even through showers. Fetish material.
qhl374bedyWelty – :
Mmmmmmm… it’s like Tresor La Nuit with Alien Essense Absolue. It’s delicious and dreamy, without being overbearing. (I find AEA to be my strongest perfume)
I blind bought this one before any other Codes. LJShopping has the big bottle for $48-49.
Gourmands are my thing… sweet sweet gooey syrupy gourmands. I like them thick, vanilla, a bit spicy…
I love this. BUT– it’s missing something to really blow my mind. It’s just a pleasant dark musky gourmand. Very subtle and yet delicious.
Now I have the Ultimate Code (for the coffee) and the original EDP is coming. Haha.
ENABLE97 – :
Very candy-like and attractive. I sense a fruity undertone. Good sillage and beautiful bottle.
Velmer – :
This smells almost identical to the original. it’s just sweeter and doesn’t have the honey note it does smell really good. I wear it whenever no matter these season or time of the day. The staying power on the skin is ok. When I want to smell a scent all day I spray on my clothes and in my hair.
XrushKacqwWWd – :
Tried it the other day. It smells so good but to me it is really mature. While wearing it, I went to my office and ask my coworker what they were thinking and they thougt the same thing as me. It reminds me a very gracious lady, very luxurious. I could wear this during a dressy reception, but would probably let it to my aunt.
ijf138intitytek – :
MMMMMM…..what an enveloping fragrance. So rich with just a subtleness of spice and a hint of vanilla. So intoxicating. I just love this fragrance. I was shopping one day and this girl came beside me and said that I smelled sooo amazing. This one is a compliment getter!
ilya35 – :
What a fantastic and unusual combination of notes! I cannot wait to get my mitts on it!
v_a_s_i_l_i_s_a9 – :
I love this… have original code so will try layering it with al rehab choco musk or Madonna naked…..
pronium – :
TM’s Alien essence + Madonna’s naked + Armani code = Satin
Overall, very much a date night fragrance. It still has that Armani jasmine and pear combination but there is a prominent presence of cacao and vanilla. However, still remains jasmine heavy, at least to my nose.
If you are not a fan of strong and sweet perfumes, stay away from this.
ulsi – :
สำหรับ CODE ทั้งไลน์เนี่ย note ที่เชื่อมโยงกันไว้คือน้ำผึ้ง และ ดอกส้มเนาะ เบสก็คือวนิลา
ดังนั้นทุกกลิ่นก็จะหนี 3 note นี้ไปไม่พ้นค่ะ เพียงแต่ว่า satin จะมีความกรูมานด์หวานเนียนเพิ่มเติม คือโกโก้ อัลมอนด์ เหนอะหนะขึ้น แต่ก็หวานพริ้ว
เหมือนเอาหลังมือไล้ไปกับผ้าซาตินสมชื่อเลยค่ะ
ถามว่าชอบไป ส่วนตัวก็มีแล้ว 1 ขวดค่ะ อิอิ แต่แทบไม่ได้ใช้เลยค่ะ อากาศ กับ โอกาส มันไม่เอื้อเลย
Dar123456 – :
On me, there was no praline, no caramel, no vanilla, just a less sweet original Armani Code with an intensive cacao note that, though creamy, was not the in least sweet. Longevity was great, 7 hours with heavy to moderate sillage, after the 7 hours it devolved into a skin scent, this with a tiny drop of ACS on the wrist.
Avril Lavigne – :
Just fell in love at first sniff! 🙂 This magic fragrance will be my favorite one in winter time and also on a chilly summer! When I use it I suddenly feel a real silky satin scarf around me 🙂 Warm, spicy and alluring!
Odinn – :
I will be one of those lucky people who actually like this fragrance very much. It starts with stronger vanilla and some chocolate notes. After a few minutes its just very good and creamy ( well balanced) fragrance. Sillage is goos, not “in your face” but just right and its lasting power 8 howers. I know it can be diffrent on different people, but as i sad i am one of those lycky once. I would say that my skin type is a bit oily. Also, it reminds me very much of Iceberg ( after 15 min). But this one is much more softer. I recomend 🙂
p.s If somethig must be sad about other notes – i do not hear them. Its vanila and chokolate for me. But its the right vanila – soft and delicious.
Nesty500 – :
Delicious sweet gingery gourmand fragrance. God I wish I could eat this stuff. It smells so good. First spritz it took a while for me to warm up to it because for some reason the patchouli note was there. However it’s not an ugly or weed like patchouli. It’s just aromatic and it leads into the more delicious gourmand scents of ginger, chocolate or cacao and praline. It’s also got plenty of vanilla. There’s also a sorbet which smells milky creamy and very much like ice cream. It’s not the kind of gourmand that makes me think of Britney Spears Fantasy however. Very much like a grown up gourmand scent similar to La Vie est Belle but much more gourmand. I think it’s heavenly. At times it also reminds me of a more subdued La Nuit Tresor. If you love to inhale gourmand fragrances smell this.
bambubay – :
I agree totally with Arlene-Beatrix, this is a messy scent with no direction. I couldnt even bring myself to test it on my skin after smelling it on a test paper. In comparison to armani code edp, they are worlds apart. No idea why its called satin either, as there is nothing smooth or silky about it. A definite no for me.
lykyan1983 – :
Funny! Just formulated my review in my head, and then read craftymaya’s review below. Another big POW reminder about the effect of skin chemistry! Am I really reviewing the same perfume??!!
To me, Code Satin opens as a much more intensive, but extremely familiar version of the Original “Code”. So much so, that at first I wondered why one would want a flanker so similar? However, it soon becomes apparent that Satin is the very gourmand (and hence only distant relative) version of the original. Strong caramel, vanilla and chocolate notes remind me of Prada Candy, D&G’s The One Desire and Victor & Rolf’s Bonbon, (all of which I probably prefer over Satin). There is a hint of jasmine to give a slightly fresh edge. And -WOOHOO!!!- not a hint of my nemesis patchouli on my skin!
I like Satin – BUT it’s a much more in-your-face powerhouse version of the original (this is the humongous difference between the two), and very gourmand (oh-so-scrummy). Much sweeter than I usually prefer, but nonetheless elegant and sophisticated. Still… the understated magic of the original Code will take a lot more to beat…
Солнце13 – :
Certainly apart from the whole Armani Code line. Far from the original code, it is SUPER strong (even stronger than the Code Ultimate.). The patchouli is overwhelming and takes over all other notes. Make sure you like patchouli before buying this one. I own the original Code, the Couture, the Elixir, the Ultimate, the Summer editions but that one…it’s a big NO!
amandi2009 – :
Almost exact dupe of oriflame love potion but this is way more smooth and refined not as plastic smelling more mature ..how I wanted love potion to smell I’ll be buying this
LESCINN – :
It’s very messy, like it had too many notes. Sweetness magnified by ginger makes it quite heavy. There is nothing like satin in it as I relate this fabric to something delicate and ladylike.
tomoPoisalo – :
Ok, neroli , fresh cacao fruit, juicy sorbet and praline, drowning in a vanilla custard. It doesn’t get much better than this if you aren’t looking for niche . Surprisingly delicious, yet somewhat elegant. It isn’t cheap, at $109+tax for 75 ml and it doesn’t smell cheap…. even though looking at the super gourmand notes mixed with some candied white flowers one may believe that. The silage and longevity are average to good . The bottle is rather plain, I would have liked more creativity there . Overall, if you like Gabbana One Desire and Ellie Saab, you will love this. They are in the same family, white floral gourmand. Lovely !
niam – :
This one is delicious! A mature gourmand that does not smells dated. The sorbet and the praliné are a match made in heaven!
This is what i expected Kenzo L´Elixir to be.
I think this is a good perfume for people who like sweet fragrances but can´t handle the heavy ones. This is very elegant and not too strong (actually, it could have a bit more sillage), just don´t expect any flowers from it. I did not got any. It is just the sorbet and the praliné/cacao. Maybe a bit of ginger and patchouli, but no flowers for me and i am ok with that.
My only complaint is that, for this price tag, they could have made a prettier bottle.
Note: 9/10
cocobass333 – :
I swear I get loads of plum out of this!!!
X-Friend – :
Since I’ve had several Q’s about this from people in the US trying to find it, I’ll add my 2 cents:
It has a strong, almost faux-oud scent out of the bottle, a strong woody harsh sw