Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani
75 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Star anise and cardamom collide with aggressive spice, immediately assertive and somewhat peppery, before lemon slices through with citric clarity. The opening feels almost austere—it doesn't court you, it confronts you.
Cedar and frankincense emerge as the spice settles, transforming the scent into something woody and resinous with liturgical undertones. Coffee introduces a sophisticated bitterness that prevents sweetness from dominating, creating a genuinely multifaceted composition.
Amber and patchouli anchor the fragrance into a warm, woody base that persists with quiet intensity. The spice fades to suggestion, leaving a sophisticated woody-gourmand skin scent that feels deliberately understated rather than diffusive.
Attitude Extrême announces itself with the confidence of someone who doesn't require your approval. This is a fragrance built on spice-driven architecture—star anise and cardamom create a peppery, almost licorice-tinged opening that feels deliberately austere rather than welcoming. The lemon cuts through with citric sharpness, preventing the composition from becoming a one-dimensional sweetshop, though you sense the gourmand elements waiting in the wings.
What makes this scent compelling is its refusal to soften. The heart reveals cedar and frankincense working in tandem—a woody-resinous pairing that leans ecclesiastical rather than cosy. Coffee emerges as a darker, slightly bitter counterpoint, grounding the incense-like frankincense and stopping the composition from drifting into purely aromatic territory. This is where Attitude Extrême distinguishes itself: it's genuinely complex rather than merely layered.
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