Arabia Code vs White Shoulders
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Shoulders takes 4 of 6 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
White ShouldersChoose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arabia Code2/6
White Shoulders4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabia Code
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arabia Code
- Sillage & projection
- White Shoulders
- Value for money
- White Shoulders
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- White Shoulders
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Shoulders
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe ChameauWhite ShouldersEvyanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
3.84/ 5 · 1,172 votes
Have 66%Had 34%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
31%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
1,172 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArabia Code
SillageWhite Shoulders
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite ShouldersBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
white floral100%
fresh88%
green77%
animalic65%
floral53%
powdery42%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery
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
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesAfrican Orange FlowerGreen NotesPeachBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GardeniaLilacTuberoseJasmineLilyLily-of-the-ValleyIrisSpices
Base5-7 hrs
CivettaOakmossMuskBenzoinSandalwoodAmber
Category winnerWhite ShouldersLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter80
Day89
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day100
Night45
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#1,750
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews205
Category winnerWhite ShouldersHigher 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 →Evyan White Shoulders opens with a bright burst of soapy aldehydes, green leaves, and sweet African orange flower that instantly feels crisp and clean. As the brisk top settles, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of gardenia, lilac, and creamy tuberose that smells like fresh petals dusted with vintage body powder. W…
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 White Shoulders?
White Shoulders takes 4 of 6 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; White Shoulders is rated 3.84/5 from 1,172 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose White Shoulders for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or White Shoulders?
Arabia Code lasts longest (Arabia Code 68/100, White Shoulders 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or White Shoulders?
White Shoulders projects furthest (White Shoulders 57/100, Arabia Code 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Code and White Shoulders smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.
Is Arabia Code or White Shoulders better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear; White Shoulders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and White Shoulders?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. White Shoulders has top notes of Aldehydes, African Orange Flower, Green Notes and Peach, heart notes of Gardenia, Lilac, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Civetta, Oakmoss, Musk and Benzoin.
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