The Code vs Matyo Pure
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
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.
Matyo PureChoose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The Code2/4
Matyo Pure2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Matyo Pure
- Sillage & projection
- Matyo Pure
- 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 : SOLEMatyo PureTerra HungariaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMatyo Pure
SillageMatyo Pure
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%
green100%
fresh83%
floral65%
white floral48%
ozonic30%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh and floral
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
Top
Banana LeafCherry BlossomGrassMoss
Heart
Lily of the ValleySpanish JasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseCyclamenFreesiaPeonyTulip
Base
White MuskVanillaIris
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 seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#72,691
PerfumerCsaba Balint
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 →Matyo Pure presents a crisp, outdoorsy interpretation of Hungarian meadows through a heavy dose of wet green accords. Grounded by Csaba Balint's nose, this fragrance balances fresh banana leaf with dense florals like Spanish jasmine and tuberose. It suits spring afternoons when you want a clean, earthy aura that moves…
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 Matyo Pure?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Matyo Pure is rated 3.00/5 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 Matyo Pure for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, The Code or Matyo Pure?
Matyo Pure lasts longest (Matyo Pure 80/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Code or Matyo Pure?
Matyo Pure projects furthest (Matyo Pure 50/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Code and Matyo Pure smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Peony and Iris.
Is The Code or Matyo Pure better for summer or winter?
The Code suits daytime wear; Matyo Pure suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Code and Matyo Pure?
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. Matyo Pure has top notes of Banana Leaf, Cherry Blossom, Grass and Moss, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Spanish Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Vanilla and Iris.
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