Feerie Rubis vs The Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Feerie Rubis takes 4 of 5 categories.
Feerie RubisChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The CodeChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Feerie Rubis4/5
The Code1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Feerie Rubis
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Feerie Rubis
- Sillage & projection
- Feerie Rubis
- Value for money
- The Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Feerie Rubis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Feerie RubisVan Cleef & ArpelsThe CodeIM : SOLEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 396 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerFeerie RubisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
396 votes
27%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
9%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
LongevityFeerie Rubis
SillageFeerie Rubis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
floral92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
musky100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fresh77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Red CurrantRaspberryLitchiPink PepperTangerineBergamotLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
PeonyFreesiaMagnoliaPeachIris
Base4-6 hrs
MuskCedarVioletSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
Pink PepperBergamotLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyPeonyIris
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Peony. Durations are only published for Feerie Rubis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night43
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#13,939
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews23
Overall rank#45,815
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerFeerie RubisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels Feerie Rubis is a cheerful floral fruity fragrance built around crisp red berries, tart citrus, and delicate garden petals. It opens with a bright splash of red currant, raspberry, and juicy litchi, sharpened by a gentle flick of pink pepper and fresh tangerine. As the initial sweetness settles, a c…
Reviews →The Code is a clean musk with a bright citrus lift and a soft powdery floral core. Lemon, bergamot and pink pepper give it a crisp opening, then iris, peony and lily of the valley smooth it into something airy, dry and freshly laundered. It wears close to the skin and stays elegant rather than loud. If you like unders…
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, Feerie Rubis or The Code?
Feerie Rubis takes 4 of 5 categories. Feerie Rubis is rated 3.66/5 from 396 votes; The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Feerie Rubis for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Feerie Rubis or The Code?
Feerie Rubis lasts longest (Feerie Rubis 58/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Feerie Rubis or The Code?
Feerie Rubis projects furthest (Feerie Rubis 57/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Feerie Rubis and The Code smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Peony.
Is Feerie Rubis or The Code better for summer or winter?
Feerie Rubis suits daytime wear; The Code suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Feerie Rubis and The Code?
Feerie Rubis has top notes of Red Currant, Raspberry, Litchi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Magnolia and Peach, a base of Musk, Cedar, Violet and Sandalwood. The Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peony and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.
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