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MOBLEYC57
03-20-2007, 09:32 AM
Oceanborn, I'm so amazed at the response they (supposingly Armani) sent you! I even asked the lady that sold me my

BLACK code to take a sniff because I thought they were two different scents, and she said yes as well. Hmmmmmmmmm

squange! :think:

Bel, you can give him my email address, and if you want, you can delete all the other

Armani stuff so the Mix PI with? thread can stay on course.

Thanks! :thumbsup:

MOBLEYC57
03-20-2007, 09:49 PM
It's official ... went and pick

up the last bottle of Armani BLACK Code ... had the sales lady, a hot blonde, maybe late 20s, to make sure I wasn't

just getting old and losing my smeller. We compared Armani Code to Armani Black Code ... they are

NOT the same. :nono: Bought the last bottle and an expensive as hell bottle of its lotion.

Can't

believe someone just lied to you, Oceanborn ... and from their company? :blink:

Anywho, my report for today,

which happened yesterday. :run:

Oceanborn
03-21-2007, 09:36 AM
Send me the piece of paper

Mobley. Just double-match me on hotornot

MOBLEYC57
03-21-2007, 10:00 AM
Send me

the piece of paper Mobley. Just double-match me on hotornot

Bel said he see that we got each others

email address with our blessings ... Bel you have our blessiing.

As soon as I get it OB, I'll send you a sniff

in the mail.:run:

belgareth
03-21-2007, 10:27 AM
Assuming your email addresses

are correct in your profiles, its done.

Oceanborn
03-21-2007, 10:48 AM
Thanks a tonn

bel!

Assuming it is true... why would Armani want to change the formula of a product that was working so

well?

culturalblonde
03-22-2007, 08:31 PM
If you Google "The Black Codes" you will see why Armani changed the name. Plus, a group of eighth

graders had an online petition against the name, I suppose Armani felt it should change the name and keep everything

on the down-low.

I agree with MobleyC, the scents have changed. I have seen online the description for Black

Code with one type of notes and Code with another type of notes. Maybe they are keeping that on the down-low too.

:)

Oceanborn
03-23-2007, 07:26 AM
First we have the Da Vinci Code

mayham, and now Da Black Code... If this is true, I'd better start hunting for 'em like Tamagotchis!

Oceanborn
03-25-2007, 07:06 AM
Just obtained a very rare bottle

of Black Code! After an entire day of searching, I managed to find the very last bottle of this potion

stacked in the archives of a small, humble but cozy perfume shop.

Yes indeed, the smells are different. Not

unlike two glasses of milk from two different cows. Black Code is spicier, like it has pepper added to it.

The difference is subtile, not that apparent.

The formula hasn't been changed. Just that the caliber

of herbs thrown into the caldron are different.

gaf
03-31-2007, 03:35 AM
I was out today at a local mall and

got pulled aside by a sexy young thing giving away shots of cologne.
Well blow me down but there's a new (?)

product from ralph lauren called "double black code" , she said that it's new but a lot of people think it's the

usual "black code" and was impressed that I spotted the difference.(? wow, I can read!) mmm, now hows that for

confusing...
so many "codes" , so little time!

MOBLEYC57
02-18-2008, 05:50 PM
ARMANI "BLACK" CODE

OWNERS: Does anyone have a link to any company/store still selling Armani Black Code (the one with Black on the

bottle!)? I sure would appreciNate it. \o/

I know it hasn't totally cleared the market ... just having a hard

time finding it.

Just bought me another bottle of the lotion this past weekend ... it was the last of the

lotion. :frustrate

Thanks one, thanks all! :wave:

idesign
02-19-2008, 08:07 PM
Is this what you're looking for

Mobley?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARMANI-CODE-BLACK-CODE-EDT-NEW-1-FL-OZ-30-ML-SPRAY_W0QQitemZ140208679656QQihZ004

QQcategoryZ117315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZView Item

http://cgi.ebay.com/ARMANI-CODE-BLACK-BY-ARMANI

-2-5-BNIB-MEN_W0QQitemZ250216019226QQihZ015QQcategoryZ36385Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re-formula

tion is a common trend these days, both for cost reasons and for European IFRA guidelines which "blacklists" (excuse

the pun) certain ingredients if a Parisian housewife gets a rash. The rules are not legal and binding, so all the

fragrance manufacturers need do is put a disclaimer on the label, but their knee-jerk reaction is to act like the

airlines, and deny peanuts to peanut lovers. The result is uniformly inferior fragrances. Classic/vintage perfume

lovers are outraged. Its like Photoshopping the Mona Lisa.

MOBLEYC57
02-20-2008, 08:13 AM
Is this

what you're looking for Mobley?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ARMANI-CODE-BLACK-CODE-EDT-NEW-1-FL-OZ-30-ML-SPRAY_W0QQitemZ140208679656QQihZ004QQcategor

yZ117315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



http://cgi.ebay.com/ARMANI-CODE-BLACK-BY-ARMANI-2-5-BNIB-MEN_W0QQitemZ250216019226QQihZ015QQcategoryZ36385Q Qs

sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re-formulation is a common trend these days, both for cost reasons and

for European IFRA guidelines which "blacklists" (excuse the pun) certain ingredients if a Parisian housewife gets a

rash. The rules are not legal and binding, so all the fragrance manufacturers need do is put a disclaimer on the

label, but their knee-jerk reaction is to act like the airlines, and deny peanuts to peanut lovers. The result is

uniformly inferior fragrances. Classic/vintage perfume lovers are outraged. Its like Photoshopping the Mona

Lisa.

You're the man, I! :box:

Should you ever decide to run for president ... you have my vote!

:cheers:

Tankyavedymucho! :wave:

idesign
02-20-2008, 06:27 PM
I always aim to give

satisfaction sir. :)

I suppose you're an experienced ebayer, if not let me know. Knowledge is power...

and better deals.

MOBLEYC57
02-20-2008, 08:17 PM
I suppose

you're an experienced ebayer, if not let me know. Knowledge is power... and better deals.

Nope ... not

at all. I'm one of those that fear the net when it comes to that kind of stuff. :sick:

tounge
02-20-2008, 08:54 PM
You're the

man, I! :box:

Should you ever decide to run for president ... you have my vote! :cheers::wave:








Greg, you would have my vote also. Now how about them there E-Bay pointers.

idesign
02-21-2008, 05:54 PM
Aww shucks fellers, I feel like

a buttered up hush puppie sittin on a bar-b-que plate down at the Rotary Club Friday niiite.

I've typed out

some ebay ideas but its becoming long. Look for it in a new thread.

MOBLEYC57
02-27-2008, 07:08 PM
More info for the Black Code

users. I guess sooner or later, it will be a thing of the past, but ...

Armani Black Code Eau de

Toilette Spray is introduced in 2004. Armani Black Code, the name a reference to elegant eveningwear. It is

...

citrus
freshened woody Oriental blend.
Spiced

bergamot brightens a subtle olive flower heart, while
Tonka bean and


guaiac wood create a warm, sophisticated finish that‘s sure to invite a caress.



Armani Black Code is the new oriental-inspired fragrance for men from designer Giorgio Armani.

This sophisticated and irresistibly attractive fragrance develops gradually, reacting differently with each man's

skin to give a unique and personalised scent. A …

fresh citrus top note combines with

base notes of
tobacco,
fine leather and rare
wood for

a subtle, understated and very masculine scent.

How can they tell us

they're the same? :drunk:

idesign
02-28-2008, 05:57 AM
How can they tell us they're the same?

They shouldn't be, but who knows what the

pretty-smelling girls are told to say?

The industry uses words like "updated" when they reformulate a scent.

Since Armani changed the name, its obvious they're not trying to pull a fast one.

Its a shame. Cartier did this

to one of my faves a few years ago.

BTW, were you able to score any?

MOBLEYC57
02-28-2008, 10:02 AM
BTW, were

you able to score any?

I don't know yet, but I've search the net and called 4 different places, and

made sure to ask if it was Armani Code or Black Code on the bottles. This is the only place that "said" it was Black

Code. I ordered two bottles, just in case. I've ordered before from the net where it said Black Code, but with my

box got here ... t'was Armani Code ... I sent it back.

Just got my "It's being shipped" email today. Will come

back and let you know for sure in 3-5 days. I've got my fingers crossed. If it's Black Code, I may order another

two bottles ... that should do well for the next 2-3 years for night outs ONLY.



http://www.americarx.com/Products/31920.html

MOBLEYC57
03-06-2008, 09:41 AM
UPDATE: Well, I ordered

on 27 Feb, and just now getting "your order was shipped" email this a.m. The package is scheduled to

arrive tomorrow ... 7 Mar. The place takes orders and does not have the products in house, so ...

Will it be

Armani Black Code or Armani Code? :think:

To be continued..... :frustrate

MOBLEYC57
03-07-2008, 01:38 PM
I told them that if it didn't

read Armani Black Code to cancel my order. I got Armani Code! :frustrate

Guess they thought I wouldn't go

through the trouble of sending it back. Are they in for a surprise. :sick:

Tis sad! Tis sad! :drunk:

idesign
03-17-2008, 05:12 PM
Mobes, have you tried any of

these sources? You probably have, but thought I might try. These links all show "Black Code".

I'd be happy to

help you out getting the real thing from ebay. Seriously, let me know. I can get your email address from your

registration, and can email you directly with your permission, assuming your registration address is current.

:thumbsup:



http://www.lordandtaylor.com/gifts/OnlineShopping/LT?DSP=4&PCR=21:200028:202764:200304:200553:200373:200419

&IID=1006146&c=1

http://www.perfumemart.com/cgi/perfume/scan/sp=descriptions::results-Men/sf=2/sf=gen/

va=frag_id=1654/se=1654/se=Men

http://www.beautyencounter.com/3360375006432.html

http://

www.fragranceshop.com/discount-perfume/armani-black-code-by-giorgio-armani-for-men-eau-de-toilette-spray-25-oz.html?

utm_source=BizRate&utm_medium=CPC

http://www.midtownperfume.com/discount-perfume/armani-black-code-by-

giorgio-armani-tester-for-men-eau-de-toilette-spray-25-oz.html

MOBLEYC57
03-19-2008, 01:24 PM
Mobes,

have you tried any of these sources? You probably have, but thought I might try. These links all show "Black

Code".

I'd be happy to help you out getting the real thing from ebay. Seriously, let me know. I can get your

email address from your registration, and can email you directly with your permission, assuming your registration

address is current. :thumbsup:



http://www.lordandtaylor.com/gifts/OnlineShopping/LT?DSP=4&PCR=21:200028:202764:200304:200553:200373:200419&I

ID=1006146&c=1



http://www.perfumemart.com/cgi/perfume/scan/sp=descriptions::results-Men/sf=2/sf=gen/va=frag_id=1654/se=1654/

se=Men

http://www.beautyencounter.com/3360375006432.html



http://www.fragranceshop.com/discount-perfume/armani-black-code-by-giorgio-armani-for-men-eau-de-toilette-spr

ay-25-oz.html?utm_source=BizRate&utm_medium=CPC



http://www.midtownperfume.com/discount-perfume/armani-black-code-by-giorgio-armani-tester-for-men-eau-de-toil

ette-spray-25-oz.html

Thanks a million, Id! :thumbsup:

A couple of'em I've called, and they

had the Armani Code along with the "it's the same" thing response.

I give up, and I'm keeping the two bottles

of Armani Code that I have. I own two bottles of the Black Code lotion, so I'll try tricking my nose by applying

the lotion, and then a spray or two of the AC.

idesign
03-20-2008, 05:59 PM
Thanks a

million, Id! :thumbsup:

A couple of'em I've called, and they had the Armani Code along with the "it's the

same" thing response.

I give up, and I'm keeping the two bottles of Armani Code that I have. I own two bottles

of the Black Code lotion, so I'll try tricking my nose by applying the lotion, and then a spray or two of the

AC.

Never give up!!

I sampled the new Code again last weekend and was offended. My g/f wrinkled her

nose into a thousand folds and told me "no sex until you wash it off"! j/k of course, but its a cheap imitation of

the original.

I'm watching a one ounce shrink-wrapped original Black EDT on ebay. 10.95 with no bid yet, 3 days

to go.