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Le code de seduction vs New York Dolls

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

Updated 26 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York Dolls takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Le code de seduction

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

  • New York Dolls

    Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Le code de seduction0/5
New York Dolls5/5
Ratings & consensus
New York Dolls
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
New York Dolls
Sillage & projection
New York Dolls
Value for money
New York Dolls
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
New York Dolls

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Le code de seductionSerge Dumonten
New York DollsMilton Lloyd
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 28%Want 28%
3.80/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%
Category winnerNew York DollsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
55%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityNew York Dolls

SillageNew York Dolls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value36
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNew York DollsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody91%
green83%
patchouli74%
sweet65%
rose56%
fruity100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
rose69%
musky61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Fruity NotesPatchouliRosePeachBlack currant leafWoody NotesHerbal NotesMuskApple BlossomCitrusesDark Chocolate

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PeachApricotRed BerriesCitrusesBlack Currant
Heart
RoseJasmineLily
Base
MuskPowdery NotesWoody NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesRose, Peach, Woody Notes 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 season
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring80
Summer100
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew York DollsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 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 →

Milton Lloyd New York Dolls hits the skin with a vibrant splash of peach, citrus, and sharp black currant. This initial burst feels bright and energetic, perfect for warm spring mornings. As the scent settles, it shifts into a softer floral heart dominated by rose and jasmine, which tempers the loud fruitiness. The ba…

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, Le code de seduction or New York Dolls?

New York Dolls takes 5 of 5 categories. Le code de seduction is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; New York Dolls is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Le code de seduction for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose New York Dolls for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Le code de seduction or New York Dolls?

They last about the same: New York Dolls 65/100, Le code de seduction 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Le code de seduction or New York Dolls?

New York Dolls projects furthest (New York Dolls 65/100, Le code de seduction 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le code de seduction and New York Dolls smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Peach, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Le code de seduction or New York Dolls better for summer or winter?

Le code de seduction suits day or night wear; New York Dolls suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le code de seduction and New York Dolls?

Le code de seduction features Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Black currant leaf. New York Dolls has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Musk, Powdery Notes, Woody Notes and Amber.

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