Fragrance comparison

Codice Uno vs Esquenta

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Codice Uno

In The Box · 2020

4.2546 votes

Rank #26,854 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Esquenta

Natura

4.12117 votes

Rank #30,601 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Codice Uno takes 4 of 5 categories.

Codice Uno
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Esquenta
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.

Codice Uno4/5

Esquenta1/5

Ratings & consensus: Codice Uno
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Codice Uno
Sillage & projection: Codice Uno
Value for money: Esquenta
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Codice Uno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Codice UnoIn The Box

EsquentaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 33%

4.12/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerCodice UnoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

27%Love

63%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCodice Uno

SillageCodice Uno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEsquentaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinApple

Heart

RumNutmegCarrot SeedsOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSuedeWoody Notes

Top

PineappleAppleCardamomBergamot

Heart

CedarNutmegGingerGeranium

Base

RumWhiskeyTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Rum, Nutmeg and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer7

Fall100

Winter93

Day54

Night100

Spring55

Summer19

Fall100

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men77

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,601

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCodice UnoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Codice Uno is a sweet, warm evening fragrance with a bright apple and green mandarin opening that quickly turns richer. Rum, nutmeg, vanilla and tonka shape most of the wear, giving it a powdery, creamy, slightly boozy feel. It suits cooler weather best and leans clearly masculine. If you like dense vanilla scents wit…

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Esquenta by Natura is a woody fragrance for men with a warm, spicy core. It opens with bright pineapple and apple before settling into a blend of cedar, nutmeg, and ginger. The base features a distinctive mix of rum, whiskey, and vanilla notes. This scent performs well during fall and winter evenings, offering a cozy …

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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, Codice Uno or Esquenta?

Codice Uno takes 4 of 5 categories. Codice Uno is rated 4.25/5 from 46 votes; Esquenta is rated 4.12/5 from 117 votes. Choose Codice Uno for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Esquenta for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Codice Uno or Esquenta?

Codice Uno lasts longest (Codice Uno 75/100, Esquenta 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Codice Uno or Esquenta?

Codice Uno projects furthest (Codice Uno 67/100, Esquenta 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Codice Uno and Esquenta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Rum, Nutmeg and Tonka Bean.

Is Codice Uno or Esquenta better for summer or winter?

Codice Uno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Codice Uno and Esquenta?

Codice Uno has top notes of Green Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Rum, Nutmeg, Carrot Seeds and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Suede and Woody Notes. Esquenta has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Nutmeg, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Rum, Whiskey, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.