Aramis Ice vs Exploit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aramis Ice takes 3 of 4 categories.
Aramis IceChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ExploitChoose it for a floral and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aramis Ice3/4
Exploit0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aramis Ice
- Sillage & projection
- Aramis Ice
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aramis Ice
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aramis IceAramisExploitAtkinsonsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 25%Had 33%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAramis Ice
SillageAramis Ice
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
amber84%
lavender77%
aldehydic69%
warm spicy61%
floral100%
aldehydic88%
lavender77%
fresh65%
aromatic53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aldehydic and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OrangeSandalwoodAmberLavenderAldehydesPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Floral NotesLavenderAldehydes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender and Aldehydes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer100
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,819
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#61,992
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAramis IceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAramis Ice is a crisp woody citrus with an old-school barbershop edge. Orange and aldehydes give it a bright, soapy opening, lavender keeps the heart clean and aromatic, and sandalwood, amber, and patchouli bring a dry, slightly powdery finish. It usually reads best in spring and summer, especially during the day. If …
Reviews →Exploit by Atkinsons reads as a classic aldehydic floral with lavender running through the centre. It opens clean and slightly sparkling, then settles into a soft floral, aromatic, lightly soapy style rather than anything sweet or heavy. With moderate longevity and sillage in the available wear data, it looks best sui…
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, Aramis Ice or Exploit?
Aramis Ice takes 3 of 4 categories. Aramis Ice is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Exploit is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aramis Ice for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Exploit for a floral and aldehydic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aramis Ice or Exploit?
Aramis Ice lasts longest (Aramis Ice 74/100, Exploit 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aramis Ice or Exploit?
Aramis Ice projects furthest (Aramis Ice 70/100, Exploit 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aramis Ice and Exploit smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Aldehydes.
Is Aramis Ice or Exploit better for summer or winter?
Aramis Ice suits daytime wear; Exploit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aramis Ice and Exploit?
Aramis Ice features Orange, Sandalwood, Amber, Lavender and Aldehydes. Exploit features Floral Notes, Lavender and Aldehydes.
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