Fragrance comparison

Codice Uno vs IT'S TIME

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Codice Uno

In The Box · 2020

4.2546 votes

Rank #26,854 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

IT'S TIME

Bruce Buffer

4.605 votes

Rank #34,628 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Codice Uno takes 2 of 4 categories.

Codice Uno
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
IT'S TIME
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Codice Uno2/4

IT'S TIME1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Codice Uno
Value for money: IT'S TIME
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

IT'S TIMEBruce Buffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 33%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCodice Uno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

woody69%

leather61%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla and citrus

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

BergamotCardamomApple

Heart

Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood

InformationalShared notesApple, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom 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

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

Reviews →

IT'S TIME by Bruce Buffer is a warm, spicy fragrance for men that blends sharp apple with smooth suede. Designed for evening wear during the cooler autumn months, this scent pairs a crisp fruit opening with a powdery vanilla and amber base. It offers a mature, commanding presence suited for nights out or casual social…

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, Codice Uno or IT'S TIME?

Codice Uno takes 2 of 4 categories. Codice Uno is rated 4.25/5 from 46 votes; IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Codice Uno for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Codice Uno or IT'S TIME?

They last about the same: Codice Uno 75/100, IT'S TIME 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Codice Uno or IT'S TIME?

Codice Uno projects furthest (Codice Uno 67/100, IT'S TIME 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Codice Uno and IT'S TIME smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Tonka Bean.

Is Codice Uno or IT'S TIME better for summer or winter?

Codice Uno suits evening wear; IT'S TIME suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Codice Uno and IT'S TIME?

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. IT'S TIME has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Cedarwood.