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Her Code vs Arome Arthes

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

Updated 1,234 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Her Code takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Her Code

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Arome Arthes

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Her Code4/7
Arome Arthes3/7
Ratings & consensus
Her Code
Community sentiment
Arome Arthes
Longevity
Her Code
Sillage & projection
Her Code
Value for money
Arome Arthes
Versatility
Arome Arthes
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Her Code

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Her CodeO Boticário
Arome ArthesJeanne Arthes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 833 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
3.84/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
Category winnerHer CodeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
25%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
9%Hate

833 votes

24%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerArome ArthesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityHer Code

SillageHer Code

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value76
Category winnerArome ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
wine84%
woody77%
white floral69%
cherry61%
white floral100%
fruity90%
tuberose80%
powdery70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Red WineCherryBlackberryCassisPeach
Heart
LiquorTuberoseJasmine
Base
SandalGourmand AccordAmber
Top15-30 mins
PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Tuberose, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Arome Arthes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Category winnerArome ArthesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex15
Women82
Men2
Unisex6
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,512

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#27,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHer CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Her Code by O Boticário is a rich, boozy fruit fragrance built around dark cherry, warm red wine, and creamy tuberose petals. It opens with a splash of sweet blackberry liqueur and ripe peach before settling into a smooth base of warm sandalwood and golden amber. Instead of smelling like a sugary teen body spray, it c…

Reviews →

Arome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Her Code or Arome Arthes?

Her Code takes 4 of 7 categories. Her Code is rated 3.85/5 from 833 votes; Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes. Choose Her Code for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Her Code or Arome Arthes?

Her Code lasts longest (Her Code 75/100, Arome Arthes 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Her Code or Arome Arthes?

Her Code projects furthest (Her Code 68/100, Arome Arthes 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Her Code and Arome Arthes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Tuberose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Her Code or Arome Arthes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Her Code is the stronger pick. For winter, Her Code is the stronger pick. Arome Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Her Code and Arome Arthes?

Her Code has top notes of Red Wine, Cherry, Blackberry and Cassis, heart notes of Liquor, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandal, Gourmand Accord and Amber. Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

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