Fragrance comparison

Inner Code vs What So Ever 无论如何

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Inner Code

Elode

3.9314 votes

Rank #61,472 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

What So Ever 无论如何

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

3.333 votes

Rank #61,664 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

What So Ever 无论如何 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Inner Code
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What So Ever 无论如何
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Inner Code1/3

What So Ever 无论如何2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: What So Ever 无论如何
Sillage & projection: What So Ever 无论如何
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Inner Code

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Inner CodeElode

What So Ever 无论如何RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 36%Want 36%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 22%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityWhat So Ever 无论如何

SillageWhat So Ever 无论如何

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

musky58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

floral100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

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

FreesiaLitchi

Heart

Mandarin OrangeMagnoliaGingerPepper

Base

AmberJasmineMusk

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Litchi, Magnolia 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerInner CodeHigher 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 …

Reviews →

A fresh floral fruity scent built around freesia, litchi and mandarin, with magnolia and jasmine keeping it soft and easy to wear. Reviews suggest it smells light, clean and gently juicy rather than loud or sugary. What So Ever seems best suited to everyday use, especially work or daytime wear. If you like airy floral…

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, Inner Code or What So Ever 无论如何?

What So Ever 无论如何 takes 2 of 3 categories. Inner Code is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; What So Ever 无论如何 is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Inner Code for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What So Ever 无论如何 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Inner Code or What So Ever 无论如何?

What So Ever 无论如何 lasts longest (What So Ever 无论如何 70/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inner Code or What So Ever 无论如何?

What So Ever 无论如何 projects furthest (What So Ever 无论如何 50/100, Inner Code 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inner Code and What So Ever 无论如何 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Freesia, Litchi, Magnolia and Musk.

Is Inner Code or What So Ever 无论如何 better for summer or winter?

Inner Code suits daytime wear; What So Ever 无论如何 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inner Code and What So Ever 无论如何?

Inner Code has top notes of Freesia and Litchi, heart notes of Magnolia and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. What So Ever 无论如何 has top notes of Freesia and Litchi, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Amber, Jasmine and Musk.