Identity Code vs CA Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Identity CodeChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
CA ManChoose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Identity Code2/4
CA Man2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- CA Man
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- CA Man
- 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 CodeInessanceCA ManChris AdamsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 36%Had 20%Want 44%
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
21%Love
53%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCA Man
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCA ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
fruity100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
StrawberryLime
Heart
LavenderAppleCardamom
Base
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
PeachPineappleStrawberryBergamotBlack PepperNutmegGreen NotesApple
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonRoseFreesiaIrisJasmineCyclamenGardenia
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarSandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Apple and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CA Man, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall89
Winter22
Day100
Night70
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#42,788
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Chris Adams CA Man opens with an unapologetic burst of candied fruit. You smell sharp pineapple, sweet strawberry, and tart bergamot right away. It hits fast and loud. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent rush burns off, revealing ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and clean white florals like jasmine and rose. The base sett…
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 CA Man?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; CA Man is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose CA Man for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Identity Code or CA Man?
CA Man lasts longest (CA Man 65/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or CA Man?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, CA Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and CA Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Apple and Sandalwood.
Is Identity Code or CA Man better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear; CA Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and CA Man?
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. CA Man has top notes of Peach, Pineapple, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk.
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