Pairing classic elegance with modern-chic, Armani creates some of the most timeless feminine fragrances available. The best Armani perfumes for women offer a variety of different scent styles, from sweet and playful through to sensual, sophisticated and daring.
The pioneer of red carpet couture, Italian designer Giorgio Armani entered the world of fashion from humble beginnings. Starting as a window dresser at the Italian department store La Rinascente, his flair soon landed a role at Cerruti designing men’s clothing.
A decision to go solo in 1975 paid off after the first Armani Spring/Summer collection launched in 1976 enjoyed huge success. The first Armani fragrance (the delightful chypre floral) Armani Femme, was released in 1982, now a collector’s item. The brand has since produced over 180 fragrances.
10 Best Armani Perfumes For Women
After careful consideration, we have selected 10 of the best Armani perfumes for women that are both captivating and vibrant. Each has a personality of its own. All you need to do is pick one!
1. Sì Eau De Parfum
Review
Invoking Italian elegance and modern intensity, voluptuousness and depth, Armani Sì Eau De Parfum has been created for women who are feminine, sophisticated and charismatic. It’s a sexy, grown-up scent that’s perfect for evening and night-time events.
Developed by Christine Nagel, who now works with Hermès, the scent is woody and fruity with hints of spice, vanilla and florals and fits into the Woody Floral Chypre family.
Sì Eau De Parfum combines blackcurrant nectar, musky wood and modern chypre with opening notes of bergamot, mandarin oil and Liqueur de Cassis. Rose may, neroli and Egyptian jasmine burst from the heart of the fragrance with warm undertones of patchouli oil, amber and blond woods. Vanilla runs throughout, adding warmth and sweetness.
Packaged in a simple, classic bottle with heavy glass and monochromatic palette, Armani’s Sì lasts all day and well into the night, with sillage that lingers – a little goes a long way with this fragrance!
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Mandarin Oil & Liqueur de Cassis
Mid Notes:
Rose de Mai Absolute, Neroli Absolute & Egyptian Jasmine Absolute
Base Notes:
Patchouli Oil, Blond Woods, Amber, Orcanox & Vanilla Absolute
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2. Armani Code Cashmere Eau de Parfum
Review
Armani Code Cashmere Eau de Parfum has been developed as an interpretation of the warm, sensual feel of cashmere on skin. More intense than previous Armani Code iterations, this perfume has been developed by Dominique Ropion and Carlos Benaïm to tell a story of love, trust and comfort.
Fresh orange blossom and sweet jasmine provide a grand opening. An oriental-floral heart has powdery notes from the heliotrope and iris mixed with the more earthy base scents of leather and suede.
Warm and earthy with a hint of sunkissed floral, this perfume lends itself really well to early evening, summer nights and outdoor events. It also works for early autumn days. It’s relatively durable on the skin but still wearable, and not at all overpowering.
Armani Code Cashmere sits in a tall, elegant glass bottle with a full-length ombre design that invokes warmth and passion. It has definite dressing-table appeal! The orange blossom notes glow in the sillage of this fragrance, which lingers warmly with its jasmine notes for around 8+ hours.
Top Notes:
Orange Blossom & Jasmine Sambac
Mid Notes:
Heliotrope, Almond Milk & Iris
Base Notes:
Suede, Incense, Leather & Patchouli
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3. Sky di Gioia Eau de Parfum
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Armani Sky di Gioia conveys lightness, summer and optimism with a delicate floral bouquet. This is a feminine scent that has a refreshing tone to lift the mood and awaken inspiration. It’s inspired by the beauty of a sea sunrise welcoming the new day dawning.
This fragrance mixes floral, fruit and musk by combining lychee and pear as top notes, with mid notes of peony, rose and transluzone (a slightly floral scent with a salty, beach-like edge to it) and base notes of white musk and blackberry.
The bottle is light, feminine, and reflects the scent contained within; obviously Armani in its unfussy shape and design. This fragrance lasts a reasonable 5+ hours, with a soft and subtle sillage that sits on the skin, rather than announces its presence.
It’s perfect for everyday wear, particularly in the daytime and in spring or summer because of its floral fruitiness and lightness.
Top Notes:
Lychee & Pear
Mid Notes:
Peony, Rose & Transluzone
Base Notes:
White Musk & Blackberry
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4. Sì Passione Eau De Parfum Intense
Review
One of the newest Armani perfumes for women, Sì Passione is an intense, bright, and confident fragrance that emits seduction and strength. Sì Passione aims to capture the essence of a strong, independent and uncompromising woman and described as “the red lip effect in a bottle”.
Armani Sì Passione has sweet, fruity top notes of blackcurrant syrup and pear coupled with spicy pink pepper. A background of rose, heliotrope and jasmine bloom nicely. Vanilla, cedar, patchouli and musk make up the sturdy base of this scent, adding warmth and sensuality that cuts through the sweet fruitiness of the fragrance.
Longevity is moderate, around 4+ hours, with heady sillage. The packaging reflects the passionate theme of this perfume with an eye-catching, vibrant red lacquered bottle with a signature black cap that’s sure to grab attention.
At first glance, it looks like a lipstick, which seems intentional given the “red lip effect in a bottle” description. The bottle conjures up images of warm summer evenings, and that’s definitely where this fragrance is best worn.
Also, check out my review of Christian Louboutin Loubifunk Eau de Parfum if you fancy something similar from a different designer.
Top Notes:
Blackcurrant Syrup, Pink Pepper & Pear
Mid Notes:
Jasmine, Rose & Heliotrope
Base Notes:
White Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla & Cedar
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5. Armani Code For Women Eau De Parfum
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Code for Women is classic Armani. Created by Carlos Benaim, Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge, the fragrance aims to “capture the intimacy and excitement of an unforgettable new encounter” to create a scent that’s intoxicating, passionate and addictive.
Code for Women combines the floral fragrance of orange blossom and jasmine sambac with the fruity scents of two types of orange (bitter orange from Africa and sweet Italian orange). The warmth of ginger and sandalwood are tied together with vanilla and honey to weave sweetness throughout.
It’s a perfect evening wear perfume for special occasions and events to make an impact and leave people guessing what fragrance you’re wearing.
This fragrance is long-lasting at 7+ hours with a moderate to heavy sillage that drapes the wearer in its aroma.
In line with the scent of Code for Women, the fragrance bottle is tall, glamorous and intoxicating, with a purple hue and black overlaid floral lace design that represents a Giorgio Armani evening dress. It looks and feels expensive, classy and sensual.
Top Notes:
Orange
Mid Notes:
Orange Blossom, Jasmine & Ginger
Base Notes:
Honey, Vanilla & Sandalwood
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6. Light di Gioia Eau de Parfum
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Armani Light di Gioia Eau de Parfum is a floral, woody fragrance. Said to be inspired by the Mediterranean’s golden hour at the end of the day when everything looks soft, luminous and warm (and the lighting is perfect for flattering photographs!).
Created to complement a woman who expresses radiance, positivity and natural refinement as well as reconnecting to her inner self.
With top notes of Italian bergamot coupled with mid notes of jasmine and gardenia, this perfume is light and zesty with underlying white musk and wood to add depth to the fresh vibe of this fragrance.
This fragrance lasts a reasonable 4+ hours on the skin, with moderate sillage, so is perfect for every day or daytime events when you want a more subtle scent that isn’t too overpowering or heavy.
The bottle is light, fresh and distinctly Armani with a curved edge, heavy glass and yellow marbled lid to match the perfume inside. It’s inspired by nature and Giorgio Armani’s vision of essential elegance and authentic femininity.
Top Notes:
Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Jasmine & Gardenia
Base Notes:
White musk & wood
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7. Sì Eau De Parfum Intense
Review
Armani Sì Eau De Parfum Intense is sophisticated, mysterious and seductive. Blended by Julie Masse, Sì Eau De Parfum Intense is described as denser than the original. The intense version is created for a strong, confident, and passionate woman who is not afraid to take risks.
This beautiful fragrance uses vanilla absolute, blackcurrant liqueur, freesia to create an intense chypre accord. Patchouli and oakmoss create a deep, passionate and powerful aroma that still retains its femininity through a welcome, subtle sweetness.
The fragrance is long-lasting at 8+ hours with heavy sillage. Perfect for ensuring you and your scent get noticed. This fits really well with a confident personality that this perfume is aimed at.
The bottle is the signature Sì shape and features heavy glass with gold lettering against a black backdrop and lid. The bottle is sultry, shapely and intense; matching the perfume, it holds perfectly.
Top Notes:
Cassis & Blackcurrant
Mid Notes:
Mandarin, Bergamot, May Rose, Neroli Absolute & Freesia
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Vanilla, Ambroxan & Wood
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8. Rose Alexandrie Eau de Toilette
Review
Taking inspiration from the centifolia roses of France and the fountain waters in the gardens of Alexandria in Egypt, this perfume has a complex mix of headiness, intensity and softness with an overarching floral fragrance. The components used are rare and unique.
Armani Rose Alexandrie combines crisp bergamot and mandarin with the creamy petals of neroli, this sunny and floral fragrance also includes yellow mimosa, rose and the warmth of benzoin. The scent invokes freshness and the light of the dawn.
The bottle is luxurious, classic and sophisticated with a contrasting black bottle lid and writing on a gold background to match the luxury of the fragrance. It displays simple, clean lines and form.
In terms of longevity, it lasts a moderate amount of time (around 3-4 hours) with soft to moderate sillage. It’s an excellent everyday perfume (despite the cost) which can be used for special daytime occasions. Rose Alexandrie is distinctive (without being too much) and makes a great signature scent that you can enjoy daily.
Top Notes:
Bergamot Essence & Mandarin
Mid Notes:
Centifolia Rose Essence
Base Notes:
Vanilla
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9. Diamonds Eau de Parfum
Review
One of the best-selling scents by Armani, Diamonds Eau de Parfum is a youthful and sexy fragrance that projects sophistication and glamour. It’s classified as a gourmand floral and has been created by Thierry Wasser.
This floral and sweet perfume provides lots of sparkle with fruity tones of lychee and raspberry that quickly settles into a floral bouquet. The addition of heady amber and vetiver base notes add class to an already chic fragrance.
Because of the fruity and floral notes, Emporio Armani Diamonds is a fragrance that can be worn as easily in the day as the evening as it’s glamorous enough to hold its own in evening company.
The fragrance lasts a moderate 4+ hours with reasonable sillage, making it an excellent all-round choice.
The bottle is a showstopper that’s crying out for a prominent position on your dressing table. A glitzy, bejewelled and multi-faceted glass bottle – inspired, of course, by diamonds – promises to catch the eye of even the most casual of observer.
Top Notes:
Lychee & Raspberry
Mid Notes:
Rose, Lily of the Valley, Patchouli & Freesia
Base Notes:
Vetiver, Amber & Vanilla
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10. Vert Malachite Eau de Parfum
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Armani Vert Malachite is a woody, aromatic fragrance that is the brainchild of Fabrice Pellegrin. Designed as a tribute to Giorgio Armani’s travels through Russia, and expressed through white flower and a magnificent combination of bitter orange and vanilla, this fragrance sits somewhere between floral and spicy.
It’s delicate, fresh, feminine and vibrant all at the same time. The floral notes in the fragrance are recreated using a process called Nature Print© to convey the scent in larger-than-life olfactory illusion.
The bottle looks like it’s been carved from jade and is the epitome of luxury; inspired by Russian gemstones. This is definitely one of those bottles you’ll want to keep even after the fragrance is long gone.
Malachite is referenced in many Russian legends and is believed to protect from the blows of fate.
Many fans of this perfume describe it as long-lasting at 8+, with a heavy sillage. It’s a perfume that makes an impact on those around you for hours!
Top Notes:
Bitter Orange & Petitgrain
Mid Notes:
Ylang ylang, Jasmin Sambac & Pink Pepper
Base Notes:
Lily, Benzoin & Vanilla
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Conclusion
Each fragrance that made it onto our best Armani perfumes for women review offer an incredible array of fragrance notes. Taking inspiration from around the world and delivering high quality, complex scents created by some of the most well-known perfumiers in the industry, it’s no surprise that Armani’s fragrances remain popular with women across the globe.
Armani continuously develops and evolves its fragrance offerings to fit with trends, innovation and preferences, but still has a bank of timeless classics that people repurchase over and over again. Our review of the 2 latest Armani My Way fragrances is well worth a read.
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