Fragrance comparison

1001 NIGHT vs Iceberg Man

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

1001 NIGHT

VELVET SAM

5.001 votes

Rank #52,230 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Iceberg Man

Iceberg

4.08230 votes

Rank #4,141 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceberg Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

1001 NIGHT
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Iceberg Man
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

1001 NIGHT1/3

Iceberg Man2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Iceberg Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 1001 NIGHT
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1001 NIGHTVELVET SAM

Iceberg ManIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.08/ 5 · 230 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerIceberg ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

rose69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

balsamic44%

patchouli30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseSandalwood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbergrisBenzoinVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperNutmegLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumLavenderGeranium

Base5-8 hrs

BenzoinAmberPatchouliSandalwoodStyraxCedar

Category winner1001 NIGHTLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring47

Summer12

Fall100

Winter93

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men74

Unisex24

Women3

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerIceberg ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Sam 1001 Night opens with an electric bite of crushed black pepper and crisp geranium leaf. The initial alcohol flash burns off in seconds, revealing dark red rose petals layered over earthy patchouli and creamy sandalwood. It feels rich, resinous, and deeply comforting on bare skin. As the scent warms, sweet …

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Iceberg Man delivers an inviting mix of resinous amber, warm nutmeg, and smooth cedar. The initial spray releases a crisp burst of tart lemon alongside crushed black pepper. That zesty sharpness quickly softens into herbal lavender and balsamic labdanum. As the scent settles, sweet benzoin and styrax wrap around earth…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1001 NIGHT or Iceberg Man?

Iceberg Man takes 2 of 3 categories. 1001 NIGHT is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Iceberg Man is rated 4.08/5 from 230 votes. Choose 1001 NIGHT for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Iceberg Man for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do 1001 NIGHT and Iceberg Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Geranium, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is 1001 NIGHT or Iceberg Man better for summer or winter?

1001 NIGHT suits evening wear; Iceberg Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1001 NIGHT and Iceberg Man?

1001 NIGHT has top notes of Black Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla. Iceberg Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Lemon, heart notes of Labdanum, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.