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IT'S TIME vs Codice Uno

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

Updated 51 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Codice Uno takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • IT'S TIME

    Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Codice Uno

    Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

IT'S TIME1/4
Codice Uno2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Codice Uno
Value for money
IT'S TIME
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Codice Uno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IT'S TIMEBruce Buffer
Codice UnoIn The Box
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
4.25/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 59%Had 7%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate90
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCodice Uno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value66
Category winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
citrus92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
vanilla100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
woody69%
leather61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCardamomApple
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood
Top
Green MandarinApple
Heart
RumNutmegCarrot SeedsOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaSuedeWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesApple, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day33
Night100
Spring27
Summer7
Fall100
Winter93
Day54
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews1

Category winnerCodice UnoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IT'S TIME by Bruce Buffer is a warm, spicy fragrance for men that blends sharp apple with smooth suede. Designed for evening wear during the cooler autumn months, this scent pairs a crisp fruit opening with a powdery vanilla and amber base. It offers a mature, commanding presence suited for nights out or casual social…

Reviews →

Codice Uno is a sweet, warm evening fragrance with a bright apple and green mandarin opening that quickly turns richer. Rum, nutmeg, vanilla and tonka shape most of the wear, giving it a powdery, creamy, slightly boozy feel. It suits cooler weather best and leans clearly masculine. If you like dense vanilla scents wit…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, IT'S TIME or Codice Uno?

Codice Uno takes 2 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Codice Uno is rated 4.25/5 from 46 votes. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Codice Uno for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Codice Uno?

They last about the same: IT'S TIME 75/100, Codice Uno 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, IT'S TIME or Codice Uno?

Codice Uno projects furthest (Codice Uno 67/100, IT'S TIME 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IT'S TIME and Codice Uno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Apple, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Nutmeg.

Is IT'S TIME or Codice Uno better for summer or winter?

IT'S TIME suits evening wear; Codice Uno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IT'S TIME and Codice Uno?

IT'S TIME has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Cedarwood. Codice Uno has top notes of Green Mandarin and Apple, heart notes of Rum, Nutmeg, Carrot Seeds and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Suede and Woody Notes.

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