Le code de seduction vs Better Than Sex
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Better Than Sex takes 3 of 5 categories.
Le code de seductionChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Better Than SexChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le code de seduction2/5
Better Than Sex3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Better Than Sex
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le code de seduction
- Sillage & projection
- Le code de seduction
- Value for money
- Better Than Sex
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Better Than Sex
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le code de seductionSerge DumontenBetter Than SexToo FacedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 28%Want 28%
3.86/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerBetter Than SexRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
55%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
44%Love
23%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
7%Hate
96 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe code de seduction
SillageLe code de seduction
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBetter Than SexBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
green83%
patchouli74%
sweet65%
rose56%
fruity100%
tropical92%
woody84%
fresh77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Fruity NotesPatchouliRosePeachBlack currant leafWoody NotesHerbal NotesMuskApple BlossomCitrusesDark Chocolate
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PassionfruitCitrusesLitchiPeach
Heart
RoseMagnoliaJasmineOrchid
Base
MuskPatchouliAmberCedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Rose, Peach and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer41
Fall0
Winter57
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,970
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#11,445
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews38
Category winnerBetter Than SexHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe code de seduction by Serge Dumonten offers a bold take on the gourmand category. A sharp burst of citruses and apple blossom collides with rich dark chocolate, settling into a dense, sweet peach and patchouli base. It works beautifully on cool spring evenings when you want a sweet trail that does not feel generic.
Reviews →Better Than Sex by Too Faced is a fruity, floral Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. It centers on a tropical blend of passionfruit, litchi, and peach, balanced by a woodier, musk-heavy base. This scent is intended for those seeking a bold, feminine profile for evening wear. It arrives in an iconic, embossed bottle that l…
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, Le code de seduction or Better Than Sex?
Better Than Sex takes 3 of 5 categories. Le code de seduction is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Better Than Sex is rated 3.86/5 from 96 votes. Choose Le code de seduction for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Better Than Sex for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Le code de seduction or Better Than Sex?
Le code de seduction lasts longest (Le code de seduction 64/100, Better Than Sex 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le code de seduction or Better Than Sex?
Le code de seduction projects furthest (Le code de seduction 56/100, Better Than Sex 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le code de seduction and Better Than Sex smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Musk.
Is Le code de seduction or Better Than Sex better for summer or winter?
Le code de seduction suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le code de seduction and Better Than Sex?
Le code de seduction features Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Black currant leaf. Better Than Sex has top notes of Passionfruit, Citruses, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.
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