Armani Mania

Sucks to see this beatifull perfumes comments being filled up with ads of people selling bottles THIS is the best mens perfume in my eyes and i will never forget this. If this ever gets rereleased which i doubt Armani about with these new releases like I WILL perfume i will definetly buy minimum 3 of them. newgen perfume lovers and content creators should try this and maybe open their eyes about the slop they buy these days

I currently have a 2011 batch 100ml bottle with roughly 30ml left. If anybody is interested in trading please reach out. Willing to ship in Canada and the U.S.

Still really miss this - there is only the faintest hint of a small from the top of my long empty bottle. It didnt shout - but if you knew, then you knew. Nothing ever got me as many compliments (not that I wear a fragrance for that reason), and nothing has ever been a signature scent since

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I would categorize Mania as a woody-spicy fragrance with a slight herbal undertone. It opens with a citric green mandarin and saffron, that transitions into a heart of cedar and vetiver. The scent eventually settles into a soft, musky amber. If you like fragrances like Narciso Rodriguez for Him EDT, you'll love Mania EDT. It's great for the office or formal occasions with medium projection and average longevity. USA: Sample Mania for men at Vintage Decants

Just found an old bottle of this in the back of a cupboard and it still smells great, very fresh but with a spicy note. It doesn't seem to project too far but it does last well on clothes.

I have a 50ml message if anyone is interested

Adored this , Jubilee do one , absolutely bang on 100% to be fair to them.

My dad used to wear this fragrance! It is quite a classic fresh woody scent

Pencil savings plus oranges...and this simple thing is maybe the most polite but manly scent ever created.To me this is Francis in his best.This in terms of smell beats everything of his private label and beats Le male.If it wasnt disc it would be my only fragrance.

Today we step away from the boozy warmth of Pure Malt and move into something subtler, smoother, and undeniably classic: the understated elegance of Giorgio Armani’s Mania for Men. Released in the early 2000s and often remembered as a quiet standout of its era, Mania promises a blend of aromatic freshness, soft spices, and warm woods wrapped in that signature Armani sophistication. Based on the notes, this fragrance seems designed to evoke an effortless, clean confidence—polished without being pretentious, comforting without being dull. In a fragrance landscape crowded with loud, attention-seeking compositions, the question is whether Mania’s minimalist charm can still captivate, or if it feels like a relic from a gentler time in perfumery. Let’s explore its simplicity, its warmth, and its lasting appeal as we begin. Opening: The opening is citrusy, green, and warm. The primary notes I get are mandarin orange, citrus leaves, saffron, and vetiver, with the mandarin and citrus leaves taking center stage. It begins with a bright, juicy burst of mandarin orange—surprisingly natural, sweetened just enough, and free of the sharp synthetic edge that often plagues designer citrus notes. Supporting it is the citrus leaves accord, which brings a refreshing green leafiness that keeps the opening crisp and vibrant. Beneath this sits a very soft saffron note, contributing a gentle warmth without leaning spicy or earthy, and a whisper of vetiver that adds the faintest touch of woody grounding. The overall effect is smooth, clean, and immediately pleasant. Dry Down: The dry down is woody, musky, and lightly citrusy. The primary notes I get are musk, mandarin orange, cedar, and saffron, with musk and mandarin being the most prominent. As the fragrance develops, the musk rises to the forefront with a soft, fuzzy “clean laundry” vibe—fresh, comforting, and entirely devoid of any animalic edge. The mandarin shifts underneath it, still citrusy and slightly sweet but now smoother and more mellow, working as a gentle push of brightness beneath the musk. Cedar appears next with a subtle, dry woodiness that adds structure without veering into pencil-shaving territory. Finally, the saffron lingers in the background, supported lightly by amber, offering a warm, glowing undertone that rounds out the composition. The result is a clean, soft, and balanced dry down—quietly appealing in a way that feels effortlessly wearable. Performance: The initial projection within the first hour is very strong, easily reaching past six feet with an impressively bright scent trail. After about 3–4 hours, projection remains around 5–6 feet, though the trail begins to soften. By the 7–8 hour mark, projection sits at roughly 3 feet with a lighter but still perceptible sillage. It settles into a skin scent shortly thereafter. For a fresh, clean designer fragrance, the performance is surprisingly respectable. When to Wear: Mania is a spring/summer fragrance best suited for daytime wear, but its versatility is one of its strengths. Its clean, comfortable profile makes it an excellent choice for virtually any occasion—running errands, social outings, and especially office environments where understated freshness thrives. Its simplicity allows it to fit seamlessly into almost any setting. Blind Buy: Mania is a very safe blind buy. Its fresh, clean, mass-appealing scent profile makes it easy to enjoy and even easier to wear. Anyone who gravitates toward versatile, office-friendly fragrances will feel right at home with this one. Final Verdict: Mania turned out to be surprisingly pleasant, capturing my attention from the very first spray. It’s not unique, complex, or groundbreaking—in fact, it leans more toward the “standard designer” category than anything else. But it’s done exceptionally well, with smooth blending, balance, and better-than-expected performance that elevate it above many modern fresh offerings. While I wouldn’t actively hunt it down or pay inflated prices, especially given its discontinued status, it’s absolutely something I’d scoop up if I found it for a reasonable cost. Mania may not try to reinvent the wheel, but it proves that sometimes simplicity, when executed well, is more than enough. Scent: 9/10 Longevity: 7/10 Sillage: 7/10 Versatility: High Mass Appeal: Very High Gender: Masculine Value: Fair

I have 49 bottles of this, 100ml. Anyone interested, contact please.

My dad gifted me this scent about 15 years ago right when I got in high school. I didn’t know nor I cared about fragrances back then, I just sprayed something to smell decent I guess. To this day, I never received so many complements for any other scent as I did with Mania. I guess it just stood out in the sea of 1 million and black xs at that time.

I have a 50ml Bottle with box for sale. Batch code UC296 ~95% full. Message me for details

Was my signature scent, love at first sniff. (From a magazine sample!) Got overpowered by Armani Code, which I really didn’t like, but the rest of the world, hated Mania… I guess, so Code won. So sad it got discontinued.

I managed to track this!! I just want to know if its legit. it's got SN: 62R30RP STAMPED on the bottom. Everything looks on point. Even smell last days on the clothes .

Got a bottle in 2003 during my junior year of high school and I wore it everyday. It was wonderful and so intriguing. I wish they didn't discontinue this masterpiece. I would love to get it again and get feelings of nostalgia!

This is my go-to scent for special occasions. Armani Mania smells sophisticated and masculine without being overpowering. The woodsy notes are warm and inviting, while the citrus adds a touch of freshness. I always get compliments when I wear it.

I bought a bottle back around 2002 serial number UX016. Have 100ml bottle and still have 75-80% left. Just rediscovered it and am enjoying it. It’s now the perfect weather for it. For me it’s an autumn/winter scent. If anyone is interested in it then let me know.

mass pleasing fragrance, fresh and citrusy in the opening, and sweet but not cloying after half an hour, i love it, better than armani code colonia for sure the performance is also great, 5-6 hours on my skin, 100% grab it if you still can find it lol

This was a wonderful surprise from a family member who gifted me with a box of fragrances. Not only was this the only one I could wear at my age, but it is also just wonderful. There is something my untrained nose loves, perhaps it is the saffron. All I know is the dry down keeps me from being able to type with both hands.

EDIT: Mystery solved, what i have is actually the first batch from 2002, i was stupid to not check the box and see that there's one more number on it UX031, 1 was just scrubbed from the bottle over time, it shows only UX03, so this is amazing news for me, i have the holy grail! :)

The same perfumer who created this fragrance is now the head perfumer at Dior. Obviously he isn’t that bad, because this stuff sells for over $400USD a bottle

Pure elegance. Such an underrated fragrance. So sad that it was discontinued. A true masterpiece FYI do not get U Fever by ungaro because it smells nothing like mania. I want to try the arena clone and La rive

This is a gem sadly forgotten. Armani mania is a great edt, refined and well crafted. It is a nice blend of Orange, saffron, cedar, musk, amber and spicies. This is in the same league of those fragrances of the early 00, like lancome hypnose, lancome miracle or cacharel nemo. Not the same smell but similar vibe. Armani mania is a good compromise of elegance, sexyness, fun and maturity. So it's very versatile, not too mature but never teeny, elegant and casual at the same time. Now u can feel it comes from another era but it's not dated at all, it's easy to wear and has its own personality. If you find for a good price and love the colognes of the early 00 u can risk a blind buy. None can say it smells bad, maybe not groundbreaking but never bad. Average performance, better for fall and spring. Give it a chance! I also tried the Summer mania eau fraiche version. Great flanker, it's almost the same smell but more invigorating and fresh. Approved. Armani mania è un profumo quasi dimenticato e secondo me ingiustamente. Colonia speziata, calda e fresca allo stesso tempo. È elegante ma anche casual, sexy ma anche disimpegnata. Se vi piacciono i profumi dei primi anni 2000 Armani mania non deluderà. Performance normale. Ottimo anche il flanker summer mania eau fraiche: molto simile all'originale ma più fresco e rinvigorente. Scent-8, 5 Longevity -7 Sillage-7 Versatility -8,5 Uniqueness-8 Presentation-7 Compliment factor-8 My vote-8,5 In one word- balanced Alternative - Armani Summer mania eau fraiche, lancome miracle, lancome hypnose

My signature scent back in the day. Not too sweet, not too spicy - just a very balanced fresh, aromatic, woody, ambery scent. Some people might say it lacked boldness or personality, but I would disagree. It had its own uniqueness. It wasn't a loud fragrance by any means, nor did it last long on the skin, but I still loved it and I still miss it. Masculine yet gentle, extremely sophisticated yet unpretentious. A shame that it was so short lived. 8.75/10

This was my signature scent when it came out. Perfect for the high humidity heat where I live and extremely versatile. I have been looking for something similar for so long and I finally found one. Parfums Vintage has a clone called Furor and it is very close from what I can remember. Also, very strong.

Both I and my wife love this fragrance. It is linear, but it is really good so it doesn't matter. We're gutted that they discontinued it and intend to stockpile what we can until we find something similar. It's very masculine, office safe, and versatile to wear at any time of day in any season, but it's probably better in hot weather. 9.5/10

Had a lot of compliments with it. I wish it wasn't discontinued. Very masculine and spicy fragance. -Bad longevity.

@Mackielondonwwa why would you not buy it? You're not gonna find it for a better price and could sell it for even more. Is this yet another fragcom made up story...