Identity Code vs Merakái Devotion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%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.
Merakái DevotionChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Identity Code2/4
Merakái Devotion2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Merakái Devotion
- Sillage & projection
- Identity Code
- Value for money
- Merakái Devotion
- 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 CodeInessanceMerakái DevotionPatek MaisonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 56%Had 11%Want 33%
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
65%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMerakái Devotion
SillageIdentity Code
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMerakái DevotionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
fruity61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · 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
Top
CitronAppleLimeGinger
Heart
LavenderCardamomBourbon GeraniumMarjoram
Base
Marron glaceSandalwoodVanillaAmber
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
Summer79
Fall93
Winter86
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#45,524
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Patek Maison Merakái Devotion opens with a sharp burst of citron, lime, and crisp apple, backed immediately by spicy ginger. The initial brightness settles fast into an aromatic heart where lavender and cardamom add herbal structure alongside marjoram and bourbon geranium. As the fragrance dries down on skin, sweet m…
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 Merakái Devotion?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Identity Code is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Merakái Devotion is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Identity Code for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Merakái Devotion for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Identity Code or Merakái Devotion?
Merakái Devotion lasts longest (Merakái Devotion 69/100, Identity Code 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Identity Code or Merakái Devotion?
Identity Code projects furthest (Identity Code 75/100, Merakái Devotion 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Identity Code and Merakái Devotion smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Apple and Cardamom.
Is Identity Code or Merakái Devotion better for summer or winter?
Identity Code suits evening wear; Merakái Devotion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Identity Code and Merakái Devotion?
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. Merakái Devotion has top notes of Citron, Apple, Lime and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Bourbon Geranium and Marjoram, a base of Marron glace, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.
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