Fragrance comparison

Her Code vs Sexy Vanilla Cherry

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 848 ratings analysed

4 wins

Her Code

O Boticário

3.85833 votes

Rank #8,524 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Vanilla Cherry

Jean Marc Paris

3.9315 votes

Rank #48,978 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Her Code takes 4 of 5 categories.

Her Code
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sexy Vanilla Cherry
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Her Code4/5

Sexy Vanilla Cherry1/5

Ratings & consensus: Her Code
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Her Code
Sillage & projection: Her Code
Value for money: Sexy Vanilla Cherry
Versatility: Not scored
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

Sexy Vanilla CherryJean Marc Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 833 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

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

33%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityHer Code

SillageHer Code

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSexy Vanilla CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

wine84%

woody77%

white floral69%

cherry61%

vanilla100%

white floral90%

fruity80%

amber70%

floral60%

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

Top

Burning CherryBlackberryCandied Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineAlmond Blossom

Base

Vanilla CaviarBlonde WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Tuberose, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall55

Winter64

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex15

Women82

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,524

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#48,978

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…

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Sexy Vanilla Cherry by Jean Marc Paris blends dark cherry with sweet vanilla caviar. This scent opens with a burst of blackberry and candied lemon, then transitions to a soft floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and almond blossom. It is a sweet, warm gourmand that fits casual autumn days and cosy evening wear.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Her Code or Sexy Vanilla Cherry?

Her Code takes 4 of 5 categories. Her Code is rated 3.85/5 from 833 votes; Sexy Vanilla Cherry is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Her Code for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sexy Vanilla Cherry for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Her Code or Sexy Vanilla Cherry?

Her Code lasts longest (Her Code 75/100, Sexy Vanilla Cherry 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Her Code or Sexy Vanilla Cherry?

Her Code projects furthest (Her Code 68/100, Sexy Vanilla Cherry 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Her Code and Sexy Vanilla Cherry smell similar?

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

Is Her Code or Sexy Vanilla Cherry better for summer or winter?

Sexy Vanilla Cherry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Her Code and Sexy Vanilla Cherry?

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. Sexy Vanilla Cherry has top notes of Burning Cherry, Blackberry and Candied Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Almond Blossom, a base of Vanilla Caviar, Blonde Woods and Amber.