Fragrance comparison

Ablaze vs Her Code Clímax

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ablaze

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8860 votes

Rank #17,183 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Her Code Clímax

O Boticário

3.72195 votes

Rank #31,930 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ablaze takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ablaze
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Her Code Clímax
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter.

Ablaze7/7

Her Code Clímax0/7

Ratings & consensus: Ablaze
Community sentiment: Ablaze
Longevity: Ablaze
Sillage & projection: Ablaze
Value for money: Ablaze
Versatility: Ablaze
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ablaze

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AblazeBoadicea the Victorious

Her Code ClímaxO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 23%Want 48%

3.72/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

Category winnerAblazeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

34%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

195 votes

Category winnerAblazeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAblaze

SillageAblaze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value39

Category winnerAblazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

chocolate84%

fruity77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PepperCardamomLemonNutmegBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarHerbal NotesGuaiac WoodLabdanumJasmineRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliOakmossSuedeSandalwoodAmber

Top

Red FruitsSpicy NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Chocolate FlowerJasmineFlower Petals

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodAmberAkigalawoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Labdanum and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer21

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night38

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAblazeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men3

Unisex20

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAblazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ablaze by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an aggressive burst of black pepper, cardamom, and lemon that hits the nose with a synthetic, toy-plastic sharpness. Once the initial harshness settles, a dry heart of cedarwood, guaiac wood, and herbal notes takes over, anchored by a dark base of oakmoss, suede, and patcho…

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Her Code Clímax by O Boticário is a bold, sultry woody gourmand that blends dark chocolate, ripe red fruits, and warm sandalwood. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and tart berries before settling into rich chocolate flower petals and spicy notes. The base lingers with earthy patchouli, smooth amber, and…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ablaze or Her Code Clímax?

Ablaze takes 7 of 7 categories. Ablaze is rated 3.88/5 from 60 votes; Her Code Clímax is rated 3.72/5 from 195 votes. Choose Ablaze for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Her Code Clímax for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ablaze or Her Code Clímax?

Ablaze lasts longest (Ablaze 77/100, Her Code Clímax 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ablaze or Her Code Clímax?

Ablaze projects furthest (Ablaze 71/100, Her Code Clímax 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ablaze and Her Code Clímax smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Labdanum and Jasmine.

Is Ablaze or Her Code Clímax better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ablaze is the stronger pick. For winter, Her Code Clímax is the stronger pick. Ablaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ablaze and Her Code Clímax?

Ablaze has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedar, Herbal Notes, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Suede and Sandalwood. Her Code Clímax has top notes of Red Fruits, Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chocolate Flower, Jasmine and Flower Petals, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Amber and Akigalawood.