Big Ben London Noir vs Le code de seduction
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Big Ben London Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Big Ben London NoirChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Le code de seductionChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Big Ben London Noir3/4
Le code de seduction1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Big Ben London Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Big Ben London Noir
- Value for money
- Big Ben London Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le code de seduction
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Big Ben London NoirLe ChameauLe code de seductionSerge DumontenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 28%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
18%Love
55%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBig Ben London Noir
SillageBig Ben London Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBig Ben London NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
floral91%
musky83%
patchouli74%
rose65%
powdery56%
fruity100%
woody91%
green83%
patchouli74%
sweet65%
rose56%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, patchouli and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
PeachApple Blossom
Heart1 to 2 hours
Pineapple blossom
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliWild RoseMusk
Notes
Fruity NotesPatchouliRosePeachBlack currant leafWoody NotesHerbal NotesMuskApple BlossomCitrusesDark Chocolate
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPeach, Apple Blossom, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Big Ben London Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
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#70,881
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,753
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe code de seductionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBig Ben London Noir by Le Chameau is a floral fruity unisex perfume launched in 2024 that balances sweet fruit nectar with an earthy, darker base. The scent opens with juicy peach and crisp apple blossom, establishing an immediate freshness. Soon, tropical pineapple blossom introduces a soft exotic floral character at…
Reviews →Le code de seduction by Serge Dumonten offers a bold take on the gourmand category. A sharp burst of citruses and apple blossom collides with rich dark chocolate, settling into a dense, sweet peach and patchouli base. It works beautifully on cool spring evenings when you want a sweet trail that does not feel generic.
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, Big Ben London Noir or Le code de seduction?
Big Ben London Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Big Ben London Noir is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Le code de seduction is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Big Ben London Noir for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Le code de seduction for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Big Ben London Noir or Le code de seduction?
Big Ben London Noir lasts longest (Big Ben London Noir 80/100, Le code de seduction 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Big Ben London Noir or Le code de seduction?
Big Ben London Noir projects furthest (Big Ben London Noir 75/100, Le code de seduction 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Big Ben London Noir and Le code de seduction smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, patchouli and rose accords. Common notes include Peach, Apple Blossom, Patchouli and Musk.
Is Big Ben London Noir or Le code de seduction better for summer or winter?
Big Ben London Noir suits evening wear; Le code de seduction suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Big Ben London Noir and Le code de seduction?
Big Ben London Noir has top notes of Peach and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Pineapple blossom, a base of Patchouli, Wild Rose and Musk. Le code de seduction features Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Black currant leaf.
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