Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 493 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #11,540 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceberg Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Ambre3/7

Iceberg Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

341 votes

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Ambre

SillageChristian Lacroix Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value72

Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

Palisander RosewoodRoseJasmine

Base

AmberCaramel

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Iceberg Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Ambre by Avon opens with tart red berries and bright mandarin orange before settling into a heart of palisander rosewood and rose. The base relies on golden amber and warm caramel, giving the blend a sweet, resinous glow suited for crisp autumn evenings.

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Iceberg Homme?

Iceberg Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Iceberg Homme?

Christian Lacroix Ambre lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Iceberg Homme?

Christian Lacroix Ambre projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iceberg Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Iceberg Homme?

Christian Lacroix Ambre has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Caramel. 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.