Arabia Code vs Princesse d'Albret
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arabia Code takes 3 of 4 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Princesse d'AlbretChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Arabia Code3/4
Princesse d'Albret0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Code
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Arabia Code
- 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 ChameauPrincesse d'AlbretJean d'AlbretWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%
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
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabia Code
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabia CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
woody100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
amber69%
white floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and 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
AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria
Heart
JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, 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
Spring75
Summer25
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#45,192
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…
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 Princesse d'Albret?
Arabia Code takes 3 of 4 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Princesse d'Albret?
Arabia Code lasts longest (Arabia Code 68/100, Princesse d'Albret 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or Princesse d'Albret?
Projection is very close: Arabia Code 50/100, Princesse d'Albret 50/100 for sillage.
Do Arabia Code and Princesse d'Albret smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.
Is Arabia Code or Princesse d'Albret better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear; Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and Princesse d'Albret?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax.
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