Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Royal Paris Seductive Code vs Gangster Black Code

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

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Paris Seductive Code takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Royal Paris Seductive Code

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Gangster Black Code

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Royal Paris Seductive Code2/4
Gangster Black Code0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Royal Paris Seductive Code
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Royal Paris Seductive Code

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Royal Paris Seductive CodeÁgua de Cheiro
Gangster Black CodeBrocard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate38
Category winners

LongevityRoyal Paris Seductive Code

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value75
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
anis61%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonOrangeBergamot
Heart
AniseCedarGuaiac Wood
Base
MuskLeatherTobaccoTonka Bean
Notes
Tonka BeanOrangeJasmineCorianderAniseGuaiac WoodTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange, Anise, Guaiac Wood and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoyal Paris Seductive CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Royal Paris Seductive Code by Água de Cheiro blends bright citrus notes of lemon and orange with a grounded base of leather and tobacco. It functions as a versatile woody oriental for men. The scent maintains a balanced profile suitable for daily office wear or casual evening outings, offering a classic masculine feel…

Reviews →

Brocard Gangster Black Code opens with a sharp burst of sweet orange and anise before settling into a warm background of tonka bean and faint tobacco. It sits close to the skin after the first hour, making it an easy pick for casual evening wear or cool autumn nights when you want something warm without heavy projecti…

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, Royal Paris Seductive Code or Gangster Black Code?

Royal Paris Seductive Code takes 2 of 4 categories. Royal Paris Seductive Code is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Gangster Black Code is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Royal Paris Seductive Code for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gangster Black Code for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Royal Paris Seductive Code or Gangster Black Code?

Royal Paris Seductive Code lasts longest (Royal Paris Seductive Code 60/100, Gangster Black Code 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royal Paris Seductive Code or Gangster Black Code?

Projection is very close: Royal Paris Seductive Code 50/100, Gangster Black Code 50/100 for sillage.

Do Royal Paris Seductive Code and Gangster Black Code smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Anise, Guaiac Wood and Tobacco.

Is Royal Paris Seductive Code or Gangster Black Code better for summer or winter?

Royal Paris Seductive Code suits day or night wear; Gangster Black Code suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royal Paris Seductive Code and Gangster Black Code?

Royal Paris Seductive Code has top notes of Lemon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Anise, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Musk, Leather, Tobacco and Tonka Bean. Gangster Black Code features Tonka Bean, Orange, Jasmine, Coriander and Anise.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance