Fragrance comparison

Matermania vs VIP Code

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

1 wins

Matermania

Lucertolablu

3.739 votes

Rank #23,697 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

VIP Code

City Parfum

4.002 votes

Rank #69,660 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matermania takes 1 of 1 categories.

Matermania
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
VIP Code
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Matermania1/1

VIP Code0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Matermania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatermaniaLucertolablu

VIP CodeCity Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

musky58%

powdery44%

animalic30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GingerGrapefruit LeafTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomIced LemonTaif RoseJasmineSea waterEuphorbiaPelargonium

Base

AmberSpicy NotesVetiverTonka BeanPrecious WoodsMusk

Notes

Spicy NotesAmberPrecious WoodsMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber, Spicy Notes, Precious Woods and Musk. Durations are only published for VIP Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#69,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatermaniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matermania by Lucertolablu is an energetic unisex fragrance that balances crisp citrus top notes with a complex floral and spicy heart. Launched in 2022, it plays with textures of ginger and sea water, settling into a grounded base of amber and tonka bean. It fits perfectly into a casual daytime setting, especially du…

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VIP Code by City Parfum is a warm, woody spicy fragrance built for men who appreciate cozy resinous depth. The scent centers on a blend of spicy notes, glowing amber, precious woods, and soft musk. When first sprayed, vibrant spices create an inviting warmth that quickly joins a rich, golden amber core. As the fragran…

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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, Matermania or VIP Code?

Matermania takes 1 of 1 categories. Matermania is rated 3.73/5 from 9 votes; VIP Code is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Matermania for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose VIP Code for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Matermania and VIP Code smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Spicy Notes, Precious Woods and Musk.

Is Matermania or VIP Code better for summer or winter?

Matermania suits day or night wear; VIP Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matermania and VIP Code?

Matermania has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit Leaf and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Iced Lemon, Taif Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Spicy Notes, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. VIP Code features Spicy Notes, Amber, Precious Woods and Musk.