Fragrance comparison

Bloodflower vs Iceberg Effusion Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bloodflower

Parfums Quartana

3.57126 votes

Rank #15,174 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Iceberg Effusion Man

Iceberg

3.40108 votes

Rank #20,282 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bloodflower takes 6 of 8 categories.

Bloodflower
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Iceberg Effusion Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bloodflower6/8

Iceberg Effusion Man2/8

Ratings & consensus: Bloodflower
Community sentiment: Iceberg Effusion Man
Longevity: Bloodflower
Sillage & projection: Bloodflower
Value for money: Iceberg Effusion Man
Versatility: Bloodflower
Note pyramid (duration): Bloodflower
Fragranxe ranking: Bloodflower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodflowerParfums Quartana

Iceberg Effusion ManIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

3.40/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

Category winnerBloodflowerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

126 votes

8%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityBloodflower

SillageBloodflower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

anis77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both soft spicy, anis and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AniseLicoriceRosePatchouliAmberCloverOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

PepperLimeGrapefruitAniseApple

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaOrange BlossomRose

Base2-3 hrs

LicoriceSandalwoodMuskCedarPatchouli

Category winnerBloodflowerLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer44

Fall100

Winter71

Day62

Night100

Spring85

Summer100

Fall36

Winter15

Day100

Night19

Category winnerBloodflowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

Men89

Unisex6

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,174

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#20,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBloodflowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodflower by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental floral built around sharp, bittersweet contrasts. The fragrance opens with an intense blast of black licorice and spicy anise, accented by fresh green clover. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich, velvety rose emerges alongside earthy patchouli and powd…

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Iceberg Effusion Man hits the air with a bright, prickly clash of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and freshly cracked black pepper. The opening feels crisp and invigorating. It wakes up your nose without heavy sweetness. Within fifteen minutes, a curious touch of star anise and crisp green apple slips in, lending an aro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bloodflower or Iceberg Effusion Man?

Bloodflower takes 6 of 8 categories. Bloodflower is rated 3.57/5 from 126 votes; Iceberg Effusion Man is rated 3.40/5 from 108 votes. Choose Bloodflower for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Iceberg Effusion Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloodflower or Iceberg Effusion Man?

Bloodflower lasts longest (Bloodflower 76/100, Iceberg Effusion Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodflower or Iceberg Effusion Man?

Bloodflower projects furthest (Bloodflower 65/100, Iceberg Effusion Man 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloodflower and Iceberg Effusion Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy, anis and sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Licorice, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Bloodflower or Iceberg Effusion Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iceberg Effusion Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Bloodflower is the stronger pick. Bloodflower suits evening wear; Iceberg Effusion Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodflower and Iceberg Effusion Man?

Bloodflower features Anise, Licorice, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Iceberg Effusion Man has top notes of Pepper, Lime, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.