Fragrance comparison

VIP Code vs Essence of ME

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

VIP Code

City Parfum

4.002 votes

Rank #69,660 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Essence of ME

B Fragranced

—0 votes

Rank #77,947 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VIP Code takes 1 of 1 categories.

VIP Code
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Essence of ME
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.

VIP Code1/1

Essence of ME0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VIP CodeCity Parfum

Essence of MEB Fragranced

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

musky58%

powdery44%

animalic30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Spicy NotesAmberPrecious WoodsMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LilyStar AniseJasmine

Base

MuskAmberPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesAmber, Precious Woods and Musk. Durations are only published for VIP Code, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVIP CodeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VIP Code by City Parfum is a warm, woody spicy fragrance built for men who appreciate cozy resinous depth. The scent centers on a blend of spicy notes, glowing amber, precious woods, and soft musk. When first sprayed, vibrant spices create an inviting warmth that quickly joins a rich, golden amber core. As the fragran…

Reviews →

Essence of ME by B Fragranced offers a crisp, citrus-forward start that shifts into a soft, spicy floral core. This scent leans on a masculine base of musk and precious woods, making it a reliable choice for daily office wear or casual spring afternoons. It stays light, professional, and composed throughout the day wi…

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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.

Do VIP Code and Essence of ME smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Precious Woods and Musk.

Is VIP Code or Essence of ME better for summer or winter?

VIP Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in VIP Code and Essence of ME?

VIP Code features Spicy Notes, Amber, Precious Woods and Musk. Essence of ME has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Star Anise and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Precious Woods.