Fragrance comparison

Arabia Code vs Panache Original

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

Arabia Code

Le Chameau

4.5315 votes

Rank #31,054 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #11,321 AldehydicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panache Original takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

Arabia Code1/6

Panache Original5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabia CodeLe Chameau

Panache OriginalLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

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

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPanache Original

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value82

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

iris92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

Category winnerPanache OriginalLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter80

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#11,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher 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 Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

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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 Original?

Panache Original takes 5 of 6 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Panache Original 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 Original?

Panache Original lasts longest (Panache Original 76/100, Arabia Code 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabia Code or Panache Original?

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

Do Arabia Code and Panache Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.

Is Arabia Code or Panache Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Arabia Code and Panache Original?

Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood.