Arabia Code vs Silver Sparkle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silver Sparkle takes 3 of 5 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Silver SparkleChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Arabia Code2/5
Silver Sparkle3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabia Code
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Code
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Sparkle
- Value for money
- Silver Sparkle
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silver Sparkle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe ChameauSilver SparkleMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
3.98/ 5 · 122 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerArabia CodeRating 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
40%Love
46%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
116 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabia Code
SillageSilver Sparkle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSilver SparkleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
citrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
amber69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody
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
LemonPink GrapefruitCucumberLimeJuniper BerriesCorianderAldehydes
Heart
ChampagneLilyRosePearIrisRhubarb
Base
White MuskAmbroxanIso E SuperOakmossSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Amyl Salicylate
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
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#9,555
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerSilver SparkleHigher 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 →Silver Sparkle opens crisp and bright, with lemon, grapefruit, lime, cucumber and a fizzy aldehydic lift that gives it a clean, easygoing feel. As it settles, the musk, ambroxan and soft woods turn it smoother and more familiar. It reads as a fresh unisex citrus for hot weather, daily wear and low-risk use. Several we…
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 Silver Sparkle?
Silver Sparkle takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Silver Sparkle is rated 3.98/5 from 122 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Silver Sparkle for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Silver Sparkle?
Arabia Code lasts longest (Arabia Code 68/100, Silver Sparkle 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or Silver Sparkle?
Projection is very close: Silver Sparkle 52/100, Arabia Code 50/100 for sillage.
Do Arabia Code and Silver Sparkle smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.
Is Arabia Code or Silver Sparkle better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and Silver Sparkle?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Silver Sparkle has top notes of Lemon, Pink Grapefruit, Cucumber and Lime, heart notes of Champagne, Lily, Rose and Pear, a base of White Musk, Ambroxan, Iso E Super and Oakmoss.
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