Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

4 wins

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #11,826 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic takes 4 of 5 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Authentic4/5

Iceberg Homme1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic

SillageAuthentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerAuthenticLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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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…

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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, Authentic or Iceberg Homme?

Authentic takes 4 of 5 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Iceberg Homme?

Authentic lasts longest (Authentic 68/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Iceberg Homme?

Projection is very close: Authentic 50/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100 for sillage.

Do Authentic and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Berries, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Authentic or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Iceberg Homme?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. 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.