Armani Mania

Armani Mania, inspired by Armani Mania for men (2002)

Mania begins with mandarin and citrus leaves, a green-tinged fruitiness, with saffron giving a faint leathery spice beneath. Within minutes the wood takes over: cedar, dry and pencil-like, alongside vetiver, a grass root that smells earthy and slightly smoky. The citrus fades but the composition stays clean and spare. Amber and musk close it in a smooth, skin-close way.

About the original

Francis Kurkdjian created Armani Mania for men in 2002. The women's Armani Mania of 2004 shares the name but has its own, different formula. The men's version has long been described as understated and polished, a woody scent that sits close to the skin. It no longer appears in Armani's UK men's range, and several sources report it as withdrawn, though Armani has not said so publicly.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Giorgio Armani stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Its versatility is often remarked on, and it moves easily between office days and relaxed weekends. The character is reserved and dry, with no sweetness to speak of. Someone looking for a loud, attention-grabbing woody will find it too discreet.

Notes of the original fragrance, as listed in fragrance references.

Top notes: Mandarin Orange, Saffron, Citrus Leaves

Heart notes: Cedar, Vetiver

Base notes: Musk, Amber

Mandarin and citrus leaves lead, with saffron adding a dry, slightly leathery spice.

Cedar and vetiver form the heart, woody and earthy with a faint smoky shade.

Amber and musk soften the finish without turning it sweet.

Is Armani Mania for men discontinued?

It is no longer listed in Armani's men's range, and fragrance sources report it as withdrawn. Armani has made no public statement.

Is this the men's or the women's Armani Mania?

The men's version from 2002 by Francis Kurkdjian. The women's Armani Mania (2004) is a different fragrance.

Is Armani Mania coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from Giorgio Armani that it will return. Our version is an eau de parfum in 50 ml or 100 ml.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Giorgio Armani and Armani Mania are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Giorgio Armani in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.