Fragrance comparison

Amber Poivre vs Ice*Men

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 760 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amber Poivre

Ajmal

3.9546 votes

Rank #11,954 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Ice*Men

Mugler

4.05714 votes

Rank #4,351 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Poivre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amber Poivre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ice*Men
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber Poivre4/7

Ice*Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ice*Men
Community sentiment: Amber Poivre
Longevity: Amber Poivre
Sillage & projection: Amber Poivre
Value for money: Ice*Men
Versatility: Amber Poivre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ice*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber PoivreAjmal

Ice*MenMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 56%

4.05/ 5 · 714 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerIce*MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

41 votes

39%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

714 votes

Category winnerAmber PoivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAmber Poivre

SillageAmber Poivre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winnerIce*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

warm spicy80%

powdery70%

amber60%

musky50%

woody100%

patchouli90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

earthy50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperNutmegCypress

Heart

Woodsy NotesFloral Notes

Base

AmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouliCedar

Notes

PatchouliNutmegWoodsy NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ice*Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer53

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAmber PoivreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex56

Women4

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,954

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerIce*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Poivre is a peppery amber-wood scent that opens sharp and spicy, with pepper and nutmeg over a brisk, green cypress lift. As it settles, it turns smoother and more woody, with a soft floral haze in the background and a warm base of amber, sandalwood, musk, patchouli, and cedar. It reads confident and unisex, and…

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Mugler Ice*Men flips the rich gourmand legacy of A*Men on its head. It trades molten caramel for an icy, menthol-kissed splash of earthy patchouli. The chill hits right away. Crisp nutmeg immediately follows, bringing a clean, dry warmth that balances the frosty top. As the fragrance settles, dry woodsy notes and clea…

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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, Amber Poivre or Ice*Men?

Amber Poivre takes 4 of 7 categories. Amber Poivre is rated 3.95/5 from 46 votes; Ice*Men is rated 4.05/5 from 714 votes. Choose Amber Poivre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ice*Men for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber Poivre or Ice*Men?

Amber Poivre lasts longest (Amber Poivre 69/100, Ice*Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Poivre or Ice*Men?

Amber Poivre projects furthest (Amber Poivre 70/100, Ice*Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Poivre and Ice*Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Amber Poivre or Ice*Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber Poivre is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Poivre is the stronger pick. Amber Poivre suits day or night wear; Ice*Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Poivre and Ice*Men?

Amber Poivre has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Cypress, heart notes of Woodsy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Ice*Men features Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk.