Gangster Black Code vs Royal Paris Seductive Code
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Paris Seductive Code takes 2 of 4 categories.
Gangster Black CodeChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Royal Paris Seductive CodeChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gangster Black Code0/4
Royal Paris Seductive Code2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Royal Paris Seductive Code
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Royal Paris Seductive Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gangster Black CodeBrocardRoyal Paris Seductive CodeÁgua de CheiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Paris Seductive Code
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
anis61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Tonka BeanOrangeJasmineCorianderAniseGuaiac WoodTobacco
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LemonOrangeBergamot
Heart
AniseCedarGuaiac Wood
Base
MuskLeatherTobaccoTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Orange, Anise and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#73,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRoyal Paris Seductive CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBrocard Gangster Black Code opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange and anise before settling into a warm background of tonka bean and faint tobacco. It sits close to the skin after the first hour, making it an easy pick for casual evening wear or cool autumn nights when you want something warm without heavy projecti…
Reviews →Royal Paris Seductive Code by Água de Cheiro blends bright citrus notes of lemon and orange with a grounded base of leather and tobacco. It functions as a versatile woody oriental for men. The scent maintains a balanced profile suitable for daily office wear or casual evening outings, offering a classic masculine feel…
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, Gangster Black Code or Royal Paris Seductive Code?
Royal Paris Seductive Code takes 2 of 4 categories. Gangster Black Code is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Royal Paris Seductive Code is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gangster Black Code for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Royal Paris Seductive Code for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Gangster Black Code or Royal Paris Seductive Code?
Royal Paris Seductive Code lasts longest (Royal Paris Seductive Code 60/100, Gangster Black Code 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gangster Black Code or Royal Paris Seductive Code?
Projection is very close: Gangster Black Code 50/100, Royal Paris Seductive Code 50/100 for sillage.
Do Gangster Black Code and Royal Paris Seductive Code smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Orange, Anise and Guaiac Wood.
Is Gangster Black Code or Royal Paris Seductive Code better for summer or winter?
Gangster Black Code suits day or night wear; Royal Paris Seductive Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gangster Black Code and Royal Paris Seductive Code?
Gangster Black Code features Tonka Bean, Orange, Jasmine, Coriander and Anise. Royal Paris Seductive Code has top notes of Lemon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Anise, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Musk, Leather, Tobacco and Tonka Bean.
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