Le code de seduction vs La Magnolia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le code de seduction takes 3 of 4 categories.
Le code de seductionChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
La MagnoliaChoose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le code de seduction3/4
La Magnolia1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le code de seduction
- Sillage & projection
- Le code de seduction
- Value for money
- La Magnolia
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le code de seduction
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le code de seductionSerge DumontenLa MagnoliaDr. TaffiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 28%Want 28%
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
14%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
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 winnerLa MagnoliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
green83%
patchouli74%
sweet65%
rose56%
citrus100%
powdery92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
musky69%
fruity61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity
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
Top15-30 mins
PeachBergamotCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVanillaWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Woody Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for La Magnolia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night20
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#64,185
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe code de seductionHigher 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 →La Magnolia by Dr. Taffi opens with a bright splash of sunny bergamot, tangy citrus, and juicy ripe peach. Within minutes, the zesty fruitiness softens into a lush floral bouquet centered on dewy magnolia blossoms, supported by clean lily-of-the-valley, delicate rose petals, and a dusting of powdery violet. As the sce…
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 La Magnolia?
Le code de seduction takes 3 of 4 categories. Le code de seduction is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; La Magnolia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Le code de seduction for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose La Magnolia for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Le code de seduction or La Magnolia?
Le code de seduction lasts longest (Le code de seduction 64/100, La Magnolia 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le code de seduction or La Magnolia?
Le code de seduction projects furthest (Le code de seduction 56/100, La Magnolia 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le code de seduction and La Magnolia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Woody Notes and Musk.
Is Le code de seduction or La Magnolia better for summer or winter?
Le code de seduction suits day or night wear; La Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le code de seduction and La Magnolia?
Le code de seduction features Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Black currant leaf. La Magnolia has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woody Notes.
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