Fragrance comparison

Al Rayyan vs Icon Man

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Al Rayyan

Asgharali

5.001 votes

Rank #47,467 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Icon Man

Ga-De

3.605 votes

Rank #57,773 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Rayyan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Icon Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Rayyan2/4

Icon Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Icon Man
Sillage & projection: Icon Man
Value for money: Al Rayyan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Rayyan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al RayyanAsgharali

Icon ManGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityIcon Man

SillageIcon Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAl RayyanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

herbal61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

tobacco84%

leather77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VerbenaTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderGeraniumCinnamonNutmeg

Base

VetiverTobaccoSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPeppermintTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegOrange

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Icon Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 37%Date 30%Casual 21%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAl RayyanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Rayyan opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, tangerine and verbena, then settles into a spicy heart of coriander, cinnamon and nutmeg. The dry-down brings vetiver, tobacco, sandalwood, amber and musk, giving it a woody, aromatic finish with a warm edge. It looks best suited to men who enjoy fresh spice over heavy s…

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Ga-De Icon Man is a punchy, warm spicy cologne that immediately brings Paco Rabanne 1 Million to mind. The first spray releases a brisk snap of peppermint and sweet tangerine. It wakes up your senses right away. Soon, the citrus burn cools down. A dry dusting of nutmeg emerges across sweet orange pulp, turning the com…

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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, Al Rayyan or Icon Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Rayyan is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Icon Man is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Al Rayyan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Icon Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Rayyan or Icon Man?

Icon Man lasts longest (Icon Man 80/100, Al Rayyan 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Rayyan or Icon Man?

Icon Man projects furthest (Icon Man 83/100, Al Rayyan 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Rayyan and Icon Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Tobacco.

Is Al Rayyan or Icon Man better for summer or winter?

Al Rayyan suits evening wear; Icon Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Rayyan and Icon Man?

Al Rayyan has top notes of Verbena, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Geranium, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Tobacco, Sandalwood and Amber. Icon Man has top notes of Grapefruit, Peppermint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Orange, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Leather and Musk.