Fragrance comparison

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood vs Upscale Gentleman

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood

Iceberg

3.80117 votes

Rank #17,901 WoodyLactonic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Upscale Gentleman

Mary Kay

3.9122 votes

Rank #39,432 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood
Choose it for a woody and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Upscale Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood3/6

Upscale Gentleman3/6

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upscale Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood
Value for money: Upscale Gentleman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Upscale Gentleman
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de Iceberg SandalwoodIceberg

Upscale GentlemanMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 65%Had 26%Want 9%

Category winnerEau de Iceberg SandalwoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

67%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

14%Love

64%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUpscale Gentleman

SillageEau de Iceberg Sandalwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value71

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

lactonic92%

powdery84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AmberBlack PepperSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

MilkCedarJava vetiver oil

Base4-6 hrs

Australian SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotAppleLavenderSicilian MandarinCloveCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodGeraniumSageCypress

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAustralian SandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerUpscale GentlemanLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night57

Spring67

Summer20

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Casual 42%Work 31%Date 19%Party 8%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#39,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Iceberg SandalwoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood is a gentle woody scent built on warm milk, cedar, and Australian sandalwood. It starts with a brief hit of spicy black pepper and brisk Sicilian bergamot. The alcohol evaporates fast. Within ten minutes, the sharp edges soften into a comforting mix of tonka bean, amber, and lactonic …

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Mary Kay Upscale Gentleman is a crisp woody aromatic blend built for easy daily wear. It kicks off with a sharp splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple, backed by a fast punch of spicy cardamom. You immediately notice the balance. A clean French lavender and green cypress heart quickly tempers the initial sweetnes…

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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, Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood or Upscale Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood is rated 3.80/5 from 117 votes; Upscale Gentleman is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood for a woody and lactonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Upscale Gentleman for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood or Upscale Gentleman?

Upscale Gentleman lasts longest (Upscale Gentleman 61/100, Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood or Upscale Gentleman?

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood projects furthest (Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood 46/100, Upscale Gentleman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood and Upscale Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Cedar, Australian Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood or Upscale Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood suits daytime wear; Upscale Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood and Upscale Gentleman?

Eau de Iceberg Sandalwood has top notes of Amber, Black Pepper and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Milk, Cedar and Java vetiver oil, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Upscale Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Apple, Lavender and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Geranium, Sage and Cypress, a base of Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.