Fragrance comparison

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 vs L'Orangerie IV

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Carolina Herrera

4.1967 votes

Rank #28,681 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

L'Orangerie IV

Maracujá Brasil

3.8520 votes

Rank #54,416 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 takes 4 of 5 categories.

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Orangerie IV
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 Men a Summer on Ice 20034/5

L'Orangerie IV1/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Sillage & projection: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003
Value for money: L'Orangerie IV
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Carolina Herrera

L'Orangerie IVMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 18%Had 53%Want 29%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 56%

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

20%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Sillage212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value83

Category winnerL'Orangerie IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

aromatic65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotLemonNeroliMandarin OrangeBasilMint

Heart

GardeniaNutmegCorianderGingerCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLabdanumIncense

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryPlumCorianderCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberTexas Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie IV, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall27

Winter10

Day100

Night23

Spring100

Summer92

Fall54

Winter23

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men10

Unisex35

Women55

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,416

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 was launched in 2003. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Mint; middle notes are Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander, Ginger and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Sandalwo…

Reviews →

The opening comes out swinging. A bright splash of bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange wakes up your senses right away. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly, uncovering a surprisingly warm heart of dark plum, sweet raspberry, and crushed coriander seeds. Cardamom adds an aromat…

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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, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or L'Orangerie IV?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes; L'Orangerie IV is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Orangerie IV for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or L'Orangerie IV?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 lasts longest (212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 68/100, L'Orangerie IV 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or L'Orangerie IV?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 projects furthest (212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 60/100, L'Orangerie IV 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 and L'Orangerie IV smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 or L'Orangerie IV better for summer or winter?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 suits daytime wear; L'Orangerie IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 and L'Orangerie IV?

212 Men a Summer on Ice 2003 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Nutmeg, Coriander and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Incense. L'Orangerie IV has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Plum, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Amber and Texas Cedar.