Le code de seduction vs Paradise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Le code de seductionChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
ParadiseChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Le code de seduction1/2
Paradise1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Paradise
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 DumontenParadiseBahoma LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 28%Want 28%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParadise
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
green83%
patchouli74%
sweet65%
rose56%
white floral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
green61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and green
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
CitrusesGreen Notes
Heart
JasmineLilyPlumPeachOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesPatchouli, 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 seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,970
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,195
PerfumerMargaret Strug-Guzowska
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 →Paradise by Bahoma London is a delicate Chypre Floral that opens with bright, crisp citrus and green notes. The heart reveals a bouquet of jasmine, lily, and orange blossom, softened by juicy plum and peach. It settles into a grounded base of patchouli, amber, and musk, providing a serene and balanced wear for daytime…
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 Paradise?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Le code de seduction is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Paradise is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le code de seduction for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Paradise for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Le code de seduction or Paradise?
Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 100/100, Le code de seduction 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le code de seduction and Paradise smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and green accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Peach, Woody Notes and Musk.
Is Le code de seduction or Paradise better for summer or winter?
Le code de seduction suits day or night wear; Paradise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le code de seduction and Paradise?
Le code de seduction features Fruity Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Peach and Black currant leaf. Paradise has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.
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