Fragrance comparison

69 Le Parfum vs Icon Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

6 wins

69 Le Parfum

Christopher Dicas

4.4445 votes

Rank #7,870 Warm SpicyWoody

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Icon Black

Ga-De

3.6629 votes

Rank #40,522 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

69 Le Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

69 Le Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Icon Black
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

69 Le Parfum6/8

Icon Black1/8

Ratings & consensus: 69 Le Parfum
Community sentiment: 69 Le Parfum
Longevity: 69 Le Parfum
Sillage & projection: 69 Le Parfum
Value for money: Icon Black
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): 69 Le Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: 69 Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

69 Le ParfumChristopher Dicas

Icon BlackGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

3.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 59%Had 31%Want 10%

Category winner69 Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

16%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

21%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

Category winner69 Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity69 Le Parfum

Sillage69 Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value62

Category winnerIcon BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

lavender72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VanillaBergamotCinnamonTangerineAmberSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart3-5 hrs

elemiSuedeSandalwoodClovesCardamomJasmineBay LeafTonka Bean

Base8-12+ hrs

QuinceCashmere WoodOakmossGingerCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderBay Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Black MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Category winner69 Le ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day56

Night100

Spring85

Summer100

Fall85

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,870

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#40,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner69 Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Dicas 69 Le Parfum hits the air with a bold punch of sweet cinnamon, dark vanilla, and bitter bergamot. It commands attention immediately. Rather than a light mall cologne, this extrait formulation lays down a dense oil sheen packed with resinous cloves, earthy cedar, and buttery suede. The initial blast f…

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Icon Black by Ga-De delivers a straightforward, budget-friendly aromatic scent built around zesty citrus and classic herbal tones. The initial spray rushes out with a sharp burst of lemon, tangy tangerine, and bitter bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal French lavender and dry bay leaf t…

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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, 69 Le Parfum or Icon Black?

69 Le Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. 69 Le Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 45 votes; Icon Black is rated 3.66/5 from 29 votes. Choose 69 Le Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Icon Black for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 69 Le Parfum or Icon Black?

69 Le Parfum lasts longest (69 Le Parfum 73/100, Icon Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 69 Le Parfum or Icon Black?

69 Le Parfum projects furthest (69 Le Parfum 70/100, Icon Black 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 69 Le Parfum and Icon Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Bergamot, Tangerine and Bay Leaf.

Is 69 Le Parfum or Icon Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Icon Black is the stronger pick. For winter, 69 Le Parfum is the stronger pick. 69 Le Parfum suits evening wear; Icon Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 69 Le Parfum and Icon Black?

69 Le Parfum has top notes of Vanilla, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of elemi, Suede, Sandalwood and Cloves, a base of Quince, Cashmere Wood, Oakmoss and Ginger. Icon Black has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Bay Leaf, a base of Black Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.