Her Code Clímax vs Mellow Yellow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Her Code Clímax takes 5 of 5 categories.
Her Code ClímaxChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mellow YellowChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Her Code Clímax5/5
Mellow Yellow0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Her Code Clímax
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Her Code Clímax
- Sillage & projection
- Her Code Clímax
- Value for money
- Her Code Clímax
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Her Code Clímax
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Her Code ClímaxO BoticárioMellow YellowJardin de ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 195 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
2.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerHer Code ClímaxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
29%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
7%Hate
195 votes
8%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHer Code Clímax
SillageHer Code Clímax
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHer Code ClímaxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
chocolate84%
fruity77%
floral69%
amber61%
fruity100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
musky61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red FruitsSpicy NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Chocolate FlowerJasmineFlower Petals
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodAmberAkigalawoodPatchouliLabdanum
Top
AppleLemonBergamotRed FruitsBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePineappleCoconut
Heart
Ylang-YlangWoody NotesJasmineSweet Notes
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRed Fruits, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night71
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#31,930
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#73,221
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHer Code ClímaxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHer 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…
Reviews →Mellow Yellow opens with a sharp spray of lemon, mandarin orange, and tart pineapple before settling into a thick center of sweet ylang-ylang and jasmine. As the initial citrus crispness recedes over the first half hour, warm sandalwood, amber, and vanilla pull the scent down into heavy gourmand territory. It wears be…
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, Her Code Clímax or Mellow Yellow?
Her Code Clímax takes 5 of 5 categories. Her Code Clímax is rated 3.72/5 from 195 votes; Mellow Yellow is rated 2.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Her Code Clímax for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mellow Yellow for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Her Code Clímax or Mellow Yellow?
Her Code Clímax lasts longest (Her Code Clímax 73/100, Mellow Yellow 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Her Code Clímax or Mellow Yellow?
Her Code Clímax projects furthest (Her Code Clímax 67/100, Mellow Yellow 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Her Code Clímax and Mellow Yellow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Fruits, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Her Code Clímax or Mellow Yellow better for summer or winter?
Mellow Yellow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Her Code Clímax and Mellow Yellow?
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. Mellow Yellow has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Red Fruits, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Woody Notes, Jasmine and Sweet Notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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