Fragrance comparison

Absolument Homme vs Ice

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

6 wins

Absolument Homme

Absolument Parfumeur

3.9566 votes

Rank #14,351 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Ice

Umbro

3.8245 votes

Rank #20,558 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolument Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Absolument Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ice
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absolument Homme6/7

Ice1/7

Ratings & consensus: Absolument Homme
Community sentiment: Absolument Homme
Longevity: Absolument Homme
Sillage & projection: Absolument Homme
Value for money: Ice
Versatility: Absolument Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolument Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolument HommeAbsolument Parfumeur

IceUmbro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

3.82/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 59%Had 27%Want 13%

Category winnerAbsolument HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

24%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerAbsolument HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbsolument Homme

SillageAbsolument Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value85

Category winnerIceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

amber90%

powdery80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

Egyptian PelargoniumNutmegCarnation

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Notes

BergamotAmberSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer58

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring83

Summer100

Fall35

Winter22

Day100

Night17

Category winnerAbsolument HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 55%Work 29%Party 10%Date 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,351

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAbsolument HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolument Homme by Absolument Parfumeur is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Absolument Homme was launched in 2007. Absolument Homme was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Egyptian Pelargonium, Nutmeg and Carnation; base notes are Patchouli, Musk,…

Reviews →

Ice by Umbro is a straightforward, refreshing sports cologne that prioritizes clean simplicity over complex evolution. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of crisp bergamot and bright citrus. It wakes you up instantly. A quick splash of alcohol evaporates in seconds, revealing a surprisingly warm amber heart and a …

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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, Absolument Homme or Ice?

Absolument Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Absolument Homme is rated 3.95/5 from 66 votes; Ice is rated 3.82/5 from 45 votes. Choose Absolument Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ice for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolument Homme or Ice?

Absolument Homme lasts longest (Absolument Homme 60/100, Ice 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolument Homme or Ice?

Absolument Homme projects furthest (Absolument Homme 62/100, Ice 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolument Homme and Ice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Absolument Homme or Ice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ice is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolument Homme is the stronger pick. Absolument Homme suits daytime wear; Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolument Homme and Ice?

Absolument Homme has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Egyptian Pelargonium, Nutmeg and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Ice features Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.