Arabia Code vs Mekhanicheskiy Solovey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabia Code takes 2 of 3 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mekhanicheskiy SoloveyChoose it for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arabia Code2/3
Mekhanicheskiy Solovey1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Code
- Sillage & projection
- Mekhanicheskiy Solovey
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arabia Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe ChameauMekhanicheskiy SoloveyArt Deco PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
11%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabia Code
SillageMekhanicheskiy Solovey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
green100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
floral77%
white floral69%
earthy61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisLilyAldehydes
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanCedar
Top
AldehydesGreen Notes
Heart
HyacinthIrisLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaJasmineNarcissusLily
Base
VetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesIris, Lily and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Arabia Code, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter80
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#65,397
PerfumerElina Arsenieva
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerArabia CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia Code by Le Chameau is an aromatic woody fragrance designed for men seeking a crisp, versatile daily scent. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart emerges, shaped by powdery iris, clean aldehydes, and delicate lily. This cle…
Reviews →Mekhanicheskiy Solovey by Art Deco Perfumes strikes a crisp, icy pose right from the first spray. Built by perfumer Elina Arsenieva, this fragrance relies on snappy aldehydes and crushed green leaves to create a cool, metallic opening. As it warms on skin, a bouquet of hyacinth, iris, and narcissus emerges alongside e…
Reviews →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, Arabia Code or Mekhanicheskiy Solovey?
Arabia Code takes 2 of 3 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Mekhanicheskiy Solovey is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mekhanicheskiy Solovey for a green and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Mekhanicheskiy Solovey?
Arabia Code lasts longest (Arabia Code 68/100, Mekhanicheskiy Solovey 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or Mekhanicheskiy Solovey?
Mekhanicheskiy Solovey projects furthest (Mekhanicheskiy Solovey 58/100, Arabia Code 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Code and Mekhanicheskiy Solovey smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.
Is Arabia Code or Mekhanicheskiy Solovey better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear; Mekhanicheskiy Solovey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and Mekhanicheskiy Solovey?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Mekhanicheskiy Solovey has top notes of Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Mimosa, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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