Fragrance comparison

Her Code Clímax vs Secret Source

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 272 ratings analysed

Her Code Clímax

O Boticário

3.72195 votes

Rank #31,930 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Secret Source

The Woods Collection

3.8877 votes

Rank #31,919 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Source takes 6 of 7 categories.

Her Code Clímax
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
Secret Source
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Her Code Clímax1/7

Secret Source6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Her Code ClímaxO Boticário

Secret SourceThe Woods Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

3.88/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerSecret SourceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

29%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

195 votes

29%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerSecret SourceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHer Code Clímax

SillageSecret Source

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSecret SourceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

chocolate84%

fruity77%

floral69%

amber61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsSpicy NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Chocolate FlowerJasmineFlower Petals

Base

Dark ChocolateSandalwoodAmberAkigalawoodPatchouliLabdanum

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus

Base

VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, 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 season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSecret SourceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex20

Women76

Men0

Unisex65

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret SourceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…

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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, Her Code Clímax or Secret Source?

Secret Source takes 6 of 7 categories. Her Code Clímax is rated 3.72/5 from 195 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose Her Code Clímax for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Her Code Clímax or Secret Source?

Her Code Clímax lasts longest (Her Code Clímax 73/100, Secret Source 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Her Code Clímax or Secret Source?

Projection is very close: Secret Source 68/100, Her Code Clímax 67/100 for sillage.

Do Her Code Clímax and Secret Source smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Her Code Clímax or Secret Source better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Her Code Clímax and Secret Source?

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. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.