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Magnolia and Passion Fruit vs The Code

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

Updated 13 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Magnolia and Passion Fruit

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • The Code

    Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Magnolia and Passion Fruit2/4
The Code2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Magnolia and Passion Fruit
Sillage & projection
Magnolia and Passion Fruit
Value for money
The Code
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Code

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Magnolia and Passion FruitDermacol
The CodeIM : SOLE
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityMagnolia and Passion Fruit

SillageMagnolia and Passion Fruit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value70
Category winnerThe CodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
musky100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fresh77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMagnoliaFreesiaCassisLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily of the ValleyPeachPeony
Base5-7 hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodOakmossMusk
Top
Pink PepperBergamotLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyPeonyIris
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Peony. Durations are only published for Magnolia and Passion Fruit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men14
Unisex43
Women43
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dermacol Magnolia and Passion Fruit is a vibrant floral fruity Eau de Parfum built around crisp lemon, juicy peach, and sweet magnolia petals. The scent starts with an energetic burst of bergamot and tart cassis before revealing a soft heart of peony and lily of the valley. A base of cedarwood and clean musk keeps the…

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The Code is a clean musk with a bright citrus lift and a soft powdery floral core. Lemon, bergamot and pink pepper give it a crisp opening, then iris, peony and lily of the valley smooth it into something airy, dry and freshly laundered. It wears close to the skin and stays elegant rather than loud. If you like unders…

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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.

Which is better, Magnolia and Passion Fruit or The Code?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Magnolia and Passion Fruit is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Magnolia and Passion Fruit for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnolia and Passion Fruit or The Code?

Magnolia and Passion Fruit lasts longest (Magnolia and Passion Fruit 60/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnolia and Passion Fruit or The Code?

Magnolia and Passion Fruit projects furthest (Magnolia and Passion Fruit 50/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnolia and Passion Fruit and The Code smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Peony.

Is Magnolia and Passion Fruit or The Code better for summer or winter?

The Code suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnolia and Passion Fruit and The Code?

Magnolia and Passion Fruit has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Cassis, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peach and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Musk. The Code has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peony and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.

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