The Code vs Magnolia and Passion Fruit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
The CodeChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnolia and Passion FruitChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Code2/4
Magnolia and Passion Fruit2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Magnolia and Passion Fruit
- Sillage & projection
- Magnolia and Passion Fruit
- 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 : SOLEMagnolia and Passion FruitDermacolWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
50%Love
50%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityMagnolia and Passion Fruit
SillageMagnolia and Passion Fruit
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%
floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fruity61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, floral and fresh
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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMagnoliaFreesiaCassisLemon
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily of the ValleyPeachPeony
Base5-7 hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodOakmossMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Peony. Durations are only published for Magnolia and Passion Fruit, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
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#61,017
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe CodeHigher 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 →Dermacol Magnolia and Passion Fruit is a vibrant floral fruity Eau de Parfum built around crisp lemon, juicy peach, and sweet magnolia petals. The scent starts with an energetic burst of bergamot and tart cassis before revealing a soft heart of peony and lily of the valley. A base of cedarwood and clean musk keeps the…
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 Magnolia and Passion Fruit?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Magnolia and Passion Fruit is rated 4.50/5 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 Magnolia and Passion Fruit for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Code or Magnolia and Passion Fruit?
Magnolia and Passion Fruit lasts longest (Magnolia and Passion Fruit 60/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Code or Magnolia and Passion Fruit?
Magnolia and Passion Fruit projects furthest (Magnolia and Passion Fruit 50/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Code and Magnolia and Passion Fruit smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lily of the Valley and Peony.
Is The Code or Magnolia and Passion Fruit better for summer or winter?
The Code suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Code and Magnolia and Passion Fruit?
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. Magnolia and Passion Fruit has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Cassis, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Peach and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Musk.
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