The Code vs White Irissime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Irissime takes 3 of 5 categories.
The CodeChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White IrissimeChoose it for a powdery and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Code2/5
White Irissime3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Code
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- White Irissime
- Sillage & projection
- White Irissime
- Value for money
- The Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Irissime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The CodeIM : SOLEWhite IrissimeJacques FathWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.48/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 25%Had 25%Want 49%
Category winnerThe CodeRating 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
16%Love
58%Like
3%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Irissime
SillageWhite Irissime
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%
powdery100%
fresh92%
floral84%
fruity77%
violet69%
woody61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both powdery, 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
PearRaspberryBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
PeonyIrisVioletLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskCedarAmberSandalwood
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 seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer88
Fall31
Winter31
Day100
Night7
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#19,090
PerfumerMarie Salamagne
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerWhite IrissimeHigher 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 →White Irissime by Jacques Fath opens with a crisp, fruity blend of pear and raspberry before settling into a soft, powdery floral heart of iris and violet. This feminine scent finds its grounding in a smooth sandalwood and musk base, making it a reliable choice for everyday wear during the mild days of spring and summ…
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 White Irissime?
White Irissime takes 3 of 5 categories. The Code is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; White Irissime is rated 3.48/5 from 115 votes. Choose The Code for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Irissime for a powdery and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Code or White Irissime?
White Irissime lasts longest (White Irissime 63/100, The Code 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Code or White Irissime?
White Irissime projects furthest (White Irissime 59/100, The Code 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Code and White Irissime smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Peony and Iris.
Is The Code or White Irissime better for summer or winter?
The Code suits daytime wear; White Irissime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Code and White Irissime?
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. White Irissime has top notes of Pear, Raspberry, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Iris, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood.
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