Identity Code vs Be The Legend
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Identity Code takes 2 of 4 categories.
Identity CodeChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Be The LegendChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Identity Code2/4
Be The Legend1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- Be The Legend
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Identity Code
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Identity CodeInessanceBe The LegendÁgua de CheiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBe The LegendBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
StrawberryLime
Heart
LavenderAppleCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
LimeApplePomeloLavenderBergamot
Heart
JuniperGeraniumCardamomNutmeg
Base
MuskVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Apple and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
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#23,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#64,311
PerfumerEdison Fujita
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIdentity CodeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIdentity Code by Inessance presents a striking blend of fruity and woody notes, led by sharp strawberry and lime. It settles into a warm base of cashmere wood and sandalwood, creating an approachable profile for the everyday wearer. This woody aromatic scent works well as a versatile daily driver for office or casual …
Reviews →Be The Legend by Água de Cheiro brings a fresh woody and spicy profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes of lime and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and nutmeg. This masculine fragrance works best in temperate spring weather or during casual office hours, offering a bala…
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, Identity Code or Be The Legend?
Identity Code takes 2 of 4 categories. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Be The Legend is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Be The Legend for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Identity Code or Be The Legend?
They last about the same: Identity Code 60/100, Be The Legend 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or Be The Legend?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, Be The Legend 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and Be The Legend smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Apple and Cardamom.
Is Identity Code or Be The Legend better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear; Be The Legend suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and Be The Legend?
Identity Code has top notes of Strawberry and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Apple and Cardamom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Be The Legend has top notes of Lime, Apple, Pomelo and Lavender, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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