Fragrance comparison

Compass vs IKKS Total Rock

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Compass

Shirley May

3.673 votes

Rank #65,654 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

IKKS Total Rock

IKKS

3.836 votes

Rank #65,069 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IKKS Total Rock takes 2 of 3 categories.

Compass
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
IKKS Total Rock
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Compass0/3

IKKS Total Rock2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: IKKS Total Rock
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: IKKS Total Rock

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CompassShirley May

IKKS Total RockIKKS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 32%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

17%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIKKS Total Rock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

musky60%

amber50%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

aromatic80%

sweet70%

woody60%

citrus50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

CinnamonCorianderNutmeg

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver

Top20 to 30 minutes

CardamomMandarin OrangePepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonSweet NotesVirginia Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverPatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPepper, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for IKKS Total Rock, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,069

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIKKS Total RockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shirley May Compass targets the classic masculine lane with a hit of fresh energy that transitions quickly into dry spice. It kicks off with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper and cardamom. The initial brightness fades within ten minutes as the middle notes of nutme…

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IKKS Total Rock by IKKS is a woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus, sharp spices, and a grounded earthy base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, cardamom, and black pepper, delivering an energetic kick that immediately grabs attention. As the initial brightness settles, cinnamon…

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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, Compass or IKKS Total Rock?

IKKS Total Rock takes 2 of 3 categories. Compass is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; IKKS Total Rock is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Compass for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose IKKS Total Rock for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Compass or IKKS Total Rock?

They last about the same: Compass 50/100, IKKS Total Rock 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Compass or IKKS Total Rock?

IKKS Total Rock projects furthest (IKKS Total Rock 54/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Compass and IKKS Total Rock smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Cinnamon.

Is Compass or IKKS Total Rock better for summer or winter?

Compass suits day or night wear; IKKS Total Rock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Compass and IKKS Total Rock?

Compass has top notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver. IKKS Total Rock has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Sweet Notes and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.