Identity Code vs Memory
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
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.
MemoryChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Identity Code2/4
Memory2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Memory
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- Memory
- 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 CodeInessanceMemoryLaverneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
3.43/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
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
39%Love
22%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
22%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMemory
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMemoryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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
AppleStrawberryPineapplePlumLime
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-9 hrs
White MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Lime, Apple and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Memory, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter75
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer75
Fall63
Winter75
Day67
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#61,049
PerfumerDominique Moellhausen
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 →Memory by Laverne opens with an immediate splash of crisp apple, ripe strawberry, and tart lime that feels like pouring chilled fruit punch over crushed ice. As the bright initial sweetness settles, a clean floral core of jasmine and powdery iris smooths out the tangy edges without turning soapy. The dry-down reveals …
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 Memory?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Memory is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Memory for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Identity Code or Memory?
Memory lasts longest (Memory 77/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or Memory?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, Memory 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and Memory smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Lime, Apple and Sandalwood.
Is Identity Code or Memory better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear; Memory suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and Memory?
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. Memory has top notes of Apple, Strawberry, Pineapple and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Amber.
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