Fragrance comparison

Jasmin Noir L’Essence vs Lady Code

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 639 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jasmin Noir L’Essence

Bvlgari

4.13599 votes

Rank #7,321 SweetAmber

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55%scent match

Closely related

Lady Code

Valmont

3.6240 votes

Rank #23,672 White FloralAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jasmin Noir L’Essence takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jasmin Noir L’Essence
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Lady Code
Choose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Jasmin Noir L’Essence6/7

Lady Code1/7

Ratings & consensus: Jasmin Noir L’Essence
Community sentiment: Jasmin Noir L’Essence
Longevity: Jasmin Noir L’Essence
Sillage & projection: Jasmin Noir L’Essence
Value for money: Jasmin Noir L’Essence
Versatility: Lady Code
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jasmin Noir L’Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jasmin Noir L’EssenceBvlgari

Lady CodeValmont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 599 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerJasmin Noir L’EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

560 votes

20%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerJasmin Noir L’EssenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityJasmin Noir L’Essence

SillageJasmin Noir L’Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value27

Category winnerJasmin Noir L’EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

white floral84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

almond61%

white floral100%

almond88%

soft spicy77%

floral65%

nutty53%

sweet42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, soft spicy and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart

JasmineAlmond

Base

MyrhhTonka BeanWoodsy NotesLicorice

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine

Base5-7+ hrs

Almond

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond. Durations are only published for Lady Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night100

Category winnerLady CodeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex37

Women63

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,672

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerJasmin Noir L’EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir L’Essence is the darker, more concentrated side of Jasmin Noir, built around jasmine, almond, licorice, myrrh and tonka. It opens with a peppery citrus lift, then turns sweet, resinous and softly spicy rather than fresh or airy. It suits evening wear, cooler weather and people who like woody floral…

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Lady Code by Valmont opens with a snappy sparkle of pink pepper before settling into a warm bath of creamy jasmine petals and sweet roasted almond. It smells like stepping inside a high-end Parisian boutique, blending airy white floral brightness with a rich, nutty dry-down that hugs close to your skin. The fragrance …

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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, Jasmin Noir L’Essence or Lady Code?

Jasmin Noir L’Essence takes 6 of 7 categories. Jasmin Noir L’Essence is rated 4.13/5 from 599 votes; Lady Code is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes. Choose Jasmin Noir L’Essence for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Lady Code for a white floral and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Jasmin Noir L’Essence or Lady Code?

Jasmin Noir L’Essence lasts longest (Jasmin Noir L’Essence 72/100, Lady Code 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmin Noir L’Essence or Lady Code?

Jasmin Noir L’Essence projects furthest (Jasmin Noir L’Essence 66/100, Lady Code 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmin Noir L’Essence and Lady Code smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, soft spicy and almond accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Almond.

Is Jasmin Noir L’Essence or Lady Code better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lady Code is the stronger pick. For winter, Jasmin Noir L’Essence is the stronger pick. Lady Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmin Noir L’Essence and Lady Code?

Jasmin Noir L’Essence has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Almond, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean, Woodsy Notes and Licorice. Lady Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Almond.