Fragrance comparison

Inner Code vs Purple Amethyst

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

Inner Code

Elode

3.9314 votes

Rank #61,472 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Purple Amethyst

Armaf

3.7990 votes

Rank #13,828 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories.

Inner Code
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Purple Amethyst
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Inner Code1/5

Purple Amethyst4/5

Ratings & consensus: Purple Amethyst
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Purple Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Purple Amethyst
Value for money: Inner Code
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Purple Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Inner CodeElode

Purple AmethystArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 36%Want 36%

3.79/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 54%

Category winnerPurple AmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

33%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPurple Amethyst

SillagePurple Amethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value74

Category winnerInner CodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

musky58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

rose69%

fruity61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

FreesiaLitchi

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaIris

Base1 to 3 hours

MuskAmber

Top

LitchiRoseLemon

Heart

MagnoliaIrisOrange Blossom

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Magnolia, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Inner Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPurple AmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inner Code by Elode delivers a bright, easygoing floral fruity profile designed for casual daytime wear. It opens with the tart sweetness of litchi paired with airy freesia, creating a fresh and juicy introduction. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a clean bouquet of waxy magnolia and powdery iris, which …

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Armaf Purple Amethyst opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and sweet litchi, immediately paired with a cool, green rose. As the liquid settles on your skin, a soapy floral heart of magnolia and powdery iris emerges, creating a clean, high-end bubble bath vibe. A woody base of damp patchouli, warm amber, and musk gr…

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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, Inner Code or Purple Amethyst?

Purple Amethyst takes 4 of 5 categories. Inner Code is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Purple Amethyst is rated 3.79/5 from 90 votes. Choose Inner Code for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Purple Amethyst for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Inner Code or Purple Amethyst?

Purple Amethyst lasts longest (Purple Amethyst 66/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inner Code or Purple Amethyst?

Purple Amethyst projects furthest (Purple Amethyst 69/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inner Code and Purple Amethyst smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Litchi, Magnolia, Iris and Musk.

Is Inner Code or Purple Amethyst better for summer or winter?

Inner Code suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inner Code and Purple Amethyst?

Inner Code has top notes of Freesia and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. Purple Amethyst has top notes of Litchi, Rose and Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.