Fragrance comparison

Arabia Code vs Panache

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Arabia Code

Le Chameau

4.5315 votes

Rank #31,054 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Panache

Milton Lloyd

3.8534 votes

Rank #38,946 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arabia Code
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Panache
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arabia Code2/5

Panache3/5

Ratings & consensus: Arabia Code
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Panache
Sillage & projection: Panache
Value for money: Panache
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 Chameau

PanacheMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 41%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerArabia CodeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

26%Love

47%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityPanache

SillagePanache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value94

Category winnerPanacheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

powdery77%

mossy69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisLilyAldehydes

Base3 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanCedar

Top

AldehydesCorianderGreen NotesThymeOrangeLemon

Heart

RoseIrisLilyGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOakmossSandalwoodMyrrh

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 season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter80

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer57

Fall93

Winter57

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#38,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArabia CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabia 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…

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Panache by Milton Lloyd starts with a sharp blast of soapy aldehydes and green notes, immediately establishing a clean, vintage character. As the mist settles, herbal thyme and coriander add an unexpected culinary dry crispness before yielding to a classic powdery floral heart. The dry-down relies heavily on oakmoss a…

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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, Arabia Code or Panache?

Panache takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Panache is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Panache for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Panache?

Panache lasts longest (Panache 81/100, Arabia Code 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Code or Panache?

Panache projects furthest (Panache 70/100, Arabia Code 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabia Code and Panache smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.

Is Arabia Code or Panache better for summer or winter?

Arabia Code suits evening wear; Panache suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabia Code and Panache?

Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Panache has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Notes and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Lily and Geranium, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Myrrh.