Fragrance comparison

The Code vs Kawkab

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

The Code

IM : SOLE

3.7311 votes

Rank #45,815 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Kawkab

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.4242 votes

Rank #8,189 AmberTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kawkab takes 5 of 5 categories.

The Code
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kawkab
Choose it for a amber and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

The Code0/5

Kawkab5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CodeIM : SOLE

KawkabAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.42/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerKawkabRating 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

88%Love

0%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityKawkab

SillageKawkab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value86

Category winnerKawkabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

musky100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

floral69%

woody61%

amber100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

MangoSaffronRoseOrange BlossomPink PepperBergamotPeonyGrapefruit

Heart

AmberIrisTurkish RoseBlack Tea

Base

Tonka BeanOudGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriolMuskCedarwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, 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

Spring80

Summer60

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerKawkabHigher 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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Kawkab opens with a bright, juicy mix of mango, citrus and rose, quickly picking up saffron, amber and black tea. On skin, it looks built for lovers of sweet fruity florals with a warm oud-wood base. It reads unisex, slightly rich, and more dressed up than casual. Wear data suggests strong staying power, though projec…

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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 Kawkab?

Kawkab takes 5 of 5 categories. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Kawkab is rated 4.42/5 from 42 votes. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kawkab for a amber and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Code or Kawkab?

Kawkab lasts longest (Kawkab 87/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Code or Kawkab?

Kawkab projects furthest (Kawkab 79/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Code and Kawkab smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Peony and Iris.

Is The Code or Kawkab better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Code and Kawkab?

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. Kawkab has top notes of Mango, Saffron, Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Turkish Rose and Black Tea, a base of Tonka Bean, Oud, Gaiac Wood and Patchouli.