Fragrance comparison

The Code vs Cayuga

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

The Code

IM : SOLE

3.7311 votes

Rank #45,815 MuskyPowdery

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55%scent match

Closely related

Cayuga

Jinx Smells

3.502 votes

Rank #70,429 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

The Code
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cayuga
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

The Code2/4

Cayuga2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cayuga
Sillage & projection: Cayuga
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

The CodeIM : SOLE

CayugaJinx Smells

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCayuga

SillageCayuga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value13

Category winnerThe CodeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

floral69%

woody61%

powdery100%

floral92%

rose84%

musky77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyPeonyIris

Base

MuskAmbergrisCedar

Top

Lily of the ValleyHyacinthPeonyIris

Heart

PatchouliPeachAppleRose

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaCivet

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Peony and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#70,429

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Cayuga by Jinx Smells brings a fresh spring garden into crisp focus before settling into something much deeper and warmer. The opening is packed with bright green lily of the valley, dewy hyacinth, and powdery iris, creating the immediate sensation of stepping outside on a cool April morning. As the scent warms up on …

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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, The Code or Cayuga?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Cayuga is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cayuga for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, The Code or Cayuga?

Cayuga lasts longest (Cayuga 80/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Code or Cayuga?

Cayuga projects furthest (Cayuga 50/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Code and Cayuga smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Peony and Iris.

Is The Code or Cayuga better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Code and Cayuga?

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. Cayuga has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Hyacinth, Peony and Iris, heart notes of Patchouli, Peach, Apple and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Civet.