Giorgio Armani learned long ago that people respond to fragrances. He broke the code, so to speak. And one of his finest fragrances for men is Armani Code.
First released in 2004 as Black Code, this fragrance was Armani’s first oriental fragrance for men. It remains a best-seller today. It is a sophisticated fragrance that will develop over time, and it reacts differently to each man’s skin. The result is a unique and personalized fragrance. If you were to define Armani Code in perfume terms, it would best be described as having a fresh citrus top note, combined with base notes of tobacco, leather and rare wood. It all combines for a very masculine and appealing scent Perfume.
History
So exactly when did men develop a penchant for fragrances? Believe it or not, the practice of making yourself smell better dates back to Biblical times. Reportedly, King David liked to saturate his clothing in cassia – a fragrant bark that smells something like cinnamon. And Nero – the man who fiddled while Rome burned – covered everything from his tables to his room with rose petals so he could soak up the aroma.
Jump ahead to modern times, and in the early 1970s, men’s fragrances came back into fashion. Today, you have an enormous selection of men’s fragrances for yourself or the man in your life.
Polo
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ralph Lauren’s signature fragrance, the company released Polo Modern Reserve 30th Anniversary Edition. The limited edition, deluxe eau de toilette spray comes in a rich, saddle brown leather box and the bottle is decked out with 24-karat details. The packaging is as wonderful as the cologne inside. First created in 1978, Polo is one of those iconic American fragrances. It was inspired by the raw power of the polo player who commands the powerful, galloping horse underneath him. By definition, Polo Modern Reserve is based on the original scent, but exchanges chamomile for cardam