Abano vs Iceberg Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abano takes 6 of 8 categories.
AbanoChoose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iceberg HommeChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abano6/8
Iceberg Homme2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Abano
- Community sentiment
- Abano
- Longevity
- Abano
- Sillage & projection
- Abano
- Value for money
- Iceberg Homme
- Versatility
- Abano
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Abano
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iceberg Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbanoPrince MatchabelliIceberg HommeIcebergWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 31%Had 14%Want 55%
3.74/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerAbanoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
23%Love
47%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
152 votes
Category winnerAbanoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbano
SillageAbano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIceberg HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
citrus92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
green69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LavenderOrangeoak mossGreen NotesPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart2-3 hrs
CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth
Base4-6 hrs
oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerAbanoLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night41
Category winnerAbanoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,639
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#12,664
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbano by Prince Matchabelli is a classical green chypre built around brisk aromatic tones and deep earthy foundations. The scent leads with a sharp flash of fresh orange paired with clean, herbal lavender and crushed green notes. As the citrus sparkle settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart dominated by woo…
Reviews →Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…
Reviews →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.
Which is better, Abano or Iceberg Homme?
Abano takes 6 of 8 categories. Abano is rated 4.26/5 from 27 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Abano for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Abano or Iceberg Homme?
Abano lasts longest (Abano 63/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Abano or Iceberg Homme?
Abano projects furthest (Abano 78/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abano and Iceberg Homme smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli.
Is Abano or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Abano is the stronger pick. For winter, Abano is the stronger pick. Abano suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abano and Iceberg Homme?
Abano features Lavender, Orange, oak moss, Green Notes and Patchouli. Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.
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