The Code vs THE BOTANIST
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
THE BOTANIST takes 4 of 5 categories.
The CodeChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
THE BOTANISTChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
The Code1/5
THE BOTANIST4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- THE BOTANIST
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- THE BOTANIST
- Sillage & projection
- THE BOTANIST
- Value for money
- The Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- THE BOTANIST
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The CodeIM : SOLETHE BOTANISTMiN NEW YORKWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.99/ 5 · 261 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerTHE BOTANISTRating 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
33%Love
44%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
261 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTHE BOTANIST
SillageTHE BOTANIST
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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh84%
green77%
floral69%
rose61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh, woody 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
AppleGrapefruitPink PepperBergamot
Heart
CypressLily of the ValleyPeonyRose
Base
VetiverMuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Peony. 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
Fall0
Winter26
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#31,460
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTHE BOTANISTHigher 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 →MiN NEW YORK The Botanist opens with tart grapefruit, crisp apple, and sharp pink pepper. As it settles, fresh cypress needles and soft peony emerge over a grounded base of earthy vetiver and musk. It wears comfortably on damp spring mornings when you want a quiet, green atmosphere surrounding your day.
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 THE BOTANIST?
THE BOTANIST takes 4 of 5 categories. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; THE BOTANIST is rated 3.99/5 from 261 votes. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose THE BOTANIST for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Code or THE BOTANIST?
THE BOTANIST lasts longest (THE BOTANIST 64/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Code or THE BOTANIST?
THE BOTANIST projects furthest (THE BOTANIST 60/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Code and THE BOTANIST smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Peony.
Is The Code or THE BOTANIST better for summer or winter?
The Code suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Code and THE BOTANIST?
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. THE BOTANIST has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Lily of the Valley, Peony and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.
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