Fragrance comparison

Eaux de Caron Pure vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eaux de Caron Pure

Caron

3.90102 votes

Rank #15,647 WoodyCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #11,540 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eaux de Caron Pure takes 4 of 8 categories.

Eaux de Caron Pure
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eaux de Caron Pure4/8

Iceberg Homme3/8

Ratings & consensus: Eaux de Caron Pure
Community sentiment: Eaux de Caron Pure
Longevity: Eaux de Caron Pure
Sillage & projection: Eaux de Caron Pure
Value for money: Iceberg Homme
Versatility: Iceberg Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eaux de Caron PureCaron

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerEaux de Caron PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

102 votes

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerEaux de Caron PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEaux de Caron Pure

SillageEaux de Caron Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value72

Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeBrazilian Rosewood

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaFruity NotesNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall41

Winter12

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 13%Party 8%

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#15,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#11,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eaux de Caron Pure delivers a clean, woody citrus splash built for high heat. It opens with bitter bergamot, sweet mandarin orange, and an unexpected hit of aromatic Brazilian rosewood. That brief herbal burst quickly settles down. Crisp freesia petals and dry nutmeg soon join the mix, giving the heart a breezy floral…

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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, Eaux de Caron Pure or Iceberg Homme?

Eaux de Caron Pure takes 4 of 8 categories. Eaux de Caron Pure is rated 3.90/5 from 102 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Eaux de Caron Pure for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eaux de Caron Pure or Iceberg Homme?

Eaux de Caron Pure lasts longest (Eaux de Caron Pure 61/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eaux de Caron Pure or Iceberg Homme?

Eaux de Caron Pure projects furthest (Eaux de Caron Pure 56/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eaux de Caron Pure and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Nutmeg.

Is Eaux de Caron Pure or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eaux de Caron Pure is the stronger pick. For winter, Iceberg Homme is the stronger pick. Eaux de Caron Pure suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eaux de Caron Pure and Iceberg Homme?

Eaux de Caron Pure has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Freesia, Fruity Notes and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. 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.