Fragrance comparison

Fougère d’Argent vs Her Code Clímax

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,299 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fougère d’Argent

Tom Ford

4.251,104 votes

Rank #27,162 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Her Code Clímax

O Boticário

3.72195 votes

Rank #31,930 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fougère d’Argent takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fougère d’Argent
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Her Code Clímax
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Fougère d’Argent4/7

Her Code Clímax3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fougère d’Argent
Community sentiment: Fougère d’Argent
Longevity: Her Code Clímax
Sillage & projection: Her Code Clímax
Value for money: Her Code Clímax
Versatility: Fougère d’Argent
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fougère d’Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fougère d’ArgentTom Ford

Her Code ClímaxO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,104 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,104 votes

34%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

195 votes

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHer Code Clímax

SillageHer Code Clímax

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value39

Category winnerHer Code ClímaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

chocolate84%

fruity77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGingerMandarin Orange

Heart

AkigalawoodLabdanum

Base

Coumarin

Top

Red FruitsSpicy NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Chocolate FlowerJasmineFlower Petals

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodAmberAkigalawoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Akigalawood and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter96

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex16

Women3

Men3

Unisex20

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,162

PerfumerLinda Song, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFougère d’ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fougère d’Argent by Tom Ford reinterprets the classic barbershop genre with a modern, woody backbone. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lavender and fresh ginger before warming into a clean, dry woody profile. Unlike traditional fougères that rely heavily on oakmoss, this composition utilizes Akigalawood to create…

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Her Code Clímax by O Boticário is a bold, sultry woody gourmand that blends dark chocolate, ripe red fruits, and warm sandalwood. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and tart berries before settling into rich chocolate flower petals and spicy notes. The base lingers with earthy patchouli, smooth amber, and…

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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, Fougère d’Argent or Her Code Clímax?

Fougère d’Argent takes 4 of 7 categories. Fougère d’Argent is rated 4.25/5 from 1,104 votes; Her Code Clímax is rated 3.72/5 from 195 votes. Choose Fougère d’Argent for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Her Code Clímax for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fougère d’Argent or Her Code Clímax?

Her Code Clímax lasts longest (Her Code Clímax 73/100, Fougère d’Argent 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fougère d’Argent or Her Code Clímax?

Her Code Clímax projects furthest (Her Code Clímax 67/100, Fougère d’Argent 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fougère d’Argent and Her Code Clímax smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Akigalawood and Labdanum.

Is Fougère d’Argent or Her Code Clímax better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fougère d’Argent is the stronger pick. For winter, Her Code Clímax is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fougère d’Argent and Her Code Clímax?

Fougère d’Argent has top notes of Lavender, Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Akigalawood and Labdanum, a base of Coumarin. Her Code Clímax has top notes of Red Fruits, Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chocolate Flower, Jasmine and Flower Petals, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Amber and Akigalawood.