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Lagerfeld Classic vs Parfum Code

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

Updated 2,067 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lagerfeld Classic takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Lagerfeld Classic

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Parfum Code

    Choose it for a aromatic and iris character.

Lagerfeld Classic1/1
Parfum Code0/1
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
Lagerfeld Classic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lagerfeld ClassicKarl Lagerfeld
Parfum CodeKaif Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 2,067 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

2,067 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value78
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
aromatic100%
iris92%
woody84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesTarragonClary SageBergamotLemonGreen Notes
Heart
TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarJasmine
Base
AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean
Top
PetitgrainAldehydesBergamot
Heart
Orris RootClary SageIris
Base
Tonka BeanCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men82
Unisex16
Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,447

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLagerfeld ClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lagerfeld Classic opens with a striking, sharp blast of soapy aldehydes and green notes, immediately establishing its late seventies pedigree. As it warms on the skin, a dry tobacco leaf note emerges, wrapped in a sweet, powdery amber. This is not a fresh, modern scent for hot summer days, but a heavy, warm option tha…

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Parfum Code is a crisp aromatic fougere that pairs sharp aldehydes with a clean iris backbone. This fresh daily wear option suits modern offices and casual spring outings. A blend of petitgrain and clary sage gives it a clean soapiness that transitions into a dry cedar finish.

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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.

Do Lagerfeld Classic and Parfum Code smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Orris Root.

What are the notes in Lagerfeld Classic and Parfum Code?

Lagerfeld Classic has top notes of Aldehydes, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Parfum Code has top notes of Petitgrain, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, Clary Sage and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar.

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