Rouge Chaotique vs Coda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rouge Chaotique takes 5 of 7 categories.
Rouge ChaotiqueChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
CodaChoose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rouge Chaotique5/7
Coda2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rouge Chaotique
- Community sentiment
- Rouge Chaotique
- Longevity
- Rouge Chaotique
- Sillage & projection
- Rouge Chaotique
- Value for money
- Coda
- Versatility
- Coda
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rouge Chaotique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rouge ChaotiqueByredoCodaAqualisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 910 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%
Category winnerRouge ChaotiqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
26%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
722 votes
47%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerRouge ChaotiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRouge Chaotique
SillageRouge Chaotique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCodaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
oud69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
cinnamon77%
amber69%
fresh61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronCassisBergamotLemon
Heart
PlumPralineOak
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PapyrusPatchouli
Top
Red BerriesCinnamonCassisBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
SaffronJasmineLabdanumPatchouliGeranium
Base
Woody NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cassis, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter60
Day88
Night100
Category winnerCodaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,155
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews180
Overall rank#34,952
PerfumerAmandine Galliano
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerRouge ChaotiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRouge Chaotique by Byredo is a bold, woody spicy scent from the Night Veils collection. It centers on a deep, jammy plum and saffron accord that feels dark and intense. Designed for those who prefer high-impact, resinous fragrances, it performs exceptionally well in cold weather and formal evening settings, leaving a …
Reviews →Coda by Aqualis opens with sharp red berries, cassis, and bitter bergamot before settling into a warm core of cinnamon, saffron, and labdanum. As the top notes fade on skin, dry cedarwood, dark agarwood, and amber create a dense resinous base. It cuts through cold autumn air and late evening humidity without turning o…
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, Rouge Chaotique or Coda?
Rouge Chaotique takes 5 of 7 categories. Rouge Chaotique is rated 3.88/5 from 910 votes; Coda is rated 4.03/5 from 32 votes. Choose Rouge Chaotique for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Coda for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Rouge Chaotique or Coda?
Rouge Chaotique lasts longest (Rouge Chaotique 81/100, Coda 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rouge Chaotique or Coda?
Rouge Chaotique projects furthest (Rouge Chaotique 71/100, Coda 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rouge Chaotique and Coda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cassis, Bergamot and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Rouge Chaotique or Coda better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rouge Chaotique is the stronger pick. For winter, Rouge Chaotique is the stronger pick. Coda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rouge Chaotique and Coda?
Rouge Chaotique has top notes of Saffron, Cassis, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Plum, Praline and Oak, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Papyrus and Patchouli. Coda has top notes of Red Berries, Cinnamon, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk.
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