The Code vs Feerie Rubis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Feerie Rubis takes 4 of 5 categories.
The CodeChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Feerie RubisChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Code1/5
Feerie Rubis4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Feerie Rubis
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Feerie Rubis
- Sillage & projection
- Feerie Rubis
- Value for money
- The Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Feerie Rubis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The CodeIM : SOLEFeerie RubisVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.66/ 5 · 396 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerFeerie RubisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
17%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
396 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFeerie Rubis
SillageFeerie Rubis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fresh77%
floral69%
woody61%
fruity100%
floral92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh, floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamotLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyPeonyIris
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
Top20-30 mins
Red CurrantRaspberryLitchiPink PepperTangerineBergamotLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
PeonyFreesiaMagnoliaPeachIris
Base4-6 hrs
MuskCedarVioletSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Peony. Durations are only published for Feerie Rubis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer97
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,815
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#13,939
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerFeerie RubisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Van Cleef & Arpels Feerie Rubis is a cheerful floral fruity fragrance built around crisp red berries, tart citrus, and delicate garden petals. It opens with a bright splash of red currant, raspberry, and juicy litchi, sharpened by a gentle flick of pink pepper and fresh tangerine. As the initial sweetness settles, a c…
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, The Code or Feerie Rubis?
Feerie Rubis takes 4 of 5 categories. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Feerie Rubis is rated 3.66/5 from 396 votes. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Feerie Rubis for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Code or Feerie Rubis?
Feerie Rubis lasts longest (Feerie Rubis 58/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Code or Feerie Rubis?
Feerie Rubis projects furthest (Feerie Rubis 57/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Code and Feerie Rubis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Peony.
Is The Code or Feerie Rubis better for summer or winter?
The Code suits daytime wear; Feerie Rubis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Code and Feerie Rubis?
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. Feerie Rubis has top notes of Red Currant, Raspberry, Litchi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Freesia, Magnolia and Peach, a base of Musk, Cedar, Violet and Sandalwood.
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