79 community ratings

Private Code

2022UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10

Community score
79 ratings

Haute Fragrance Company Private Code is a sweet, resinous, faintly smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.

Compare

Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 72 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Osmanthus Frankincense Plum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Leather Orris root Date

Rose Ultimate Extract™

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Tolu balm Benzoin Frankincense Musk Oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy

What does Private Code smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two.

It opens with osmanthus, frankincense and plum, a floral, fruity sweetness. The heart brings leather, orris root, date and Rose Ultimate Extract™; the base of tolu balm, benzoin, musk and oud settles into a gourmand, creamy, woody warmth. Montale Oud Edition and Trussardi Amber Oud have a close profile.