Fragrance comparison

Boum Be Different vs Le code de seduction

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Boum Be Different

Jeanne Arthes

3.9224 votes

Rank #55,222 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Le code de seduction

Serge Dumonten

3.7311 votes

Rank #61,970 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boum Be Different takes 3 of 5 categories.

Boum Be Different
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le code de seduction
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Boum Be Different3/5

Le code de seduction2/5

Ratings & consensus: Boum Be Different
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le code de seduction
Sillage & projection: Le code de seduction
Value for money: Boum Be Different
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boum Be Different

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boum Be DifferentJeanne Arthes

Le code de seductionSerge Dumonten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 44%Had 28%Want 28%

Category winnerBoum Be DifferentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLe code de seduction

SillageLe code de seduction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBoum Be DifferentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

woody91%

green83%

patchouli74%

sweet65%

rose56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesBlueberryOrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineApple BlossomYlang-YlangPeachFreesiaRose

Base4-6 hrs

MahoganyMuskAmberBenzoin

Notes

Fruity NotesPatchouliRosePeachBlack currant leafWoody NotesHerbal NotesMuskApple BlossomCitrusesDark Chocolate

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Apple Blossom, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for Boum Be Different, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall23

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBoum Be DifferentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boum Be Different opens with a lively burst of sweet blueberry, tangy mandarin orange, and a touch of tart black currant. It immediately smells like opening a jar of fruit jam next to a pitcher of fresh citrus juice. Within twenty minutes, the opening brightness softens into a cheerful floral heart featuring delicate …

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, Boum Be Different or Le code de seduction?

Boum Be Different takes 3 of 5 categories. Boum Be Different is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Le code de seduction is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Boum Be Different for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le code de seduction for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Boum Be Different or Le code de seduction?

Le code de seduction lasts longest (Le code de seduction 64/100, Boum Be Different 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boum Be Different or Le code de seduction?

Le code de seduction projects furthest (Le code de seduction 56/100, Boum Be Different 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boum Be Different and Le code de seduction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Apple Blossom, Peach and Rose.

Is Boum Be Different or Le code de seduction better for summer or winter?

Boum Be Different suits daytime wear; Le code de seduction suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boum Be Different and Le code de seduction?

Boum Be Different has top notes of Citruses, Blueberry, Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Apple Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Peach, a base of Mahogany, Musk, Amber and Benzoin. Le code de seduction features Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Black currant leaf.