Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Adidas Ice Dive

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 923 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic

JAFRA

4.3918 votes

Rank #38,224 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Adidas Ice Dive

Adidas

3.53905 votes

Rank #34,362 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic takes 3 of 5 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Adidas Ice Dive
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Epic3/5

Adidas Ice Dive2/5

Ratings & consensus: Epic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Epic
Sillage & projection: Epic
Value for money: Adidas Ice Dive
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adidas Ice Dive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicJAFRA

Adidas Ice DiveAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 56%Had 32%Want 12%

3.53/ 5 · 905 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerEpicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

14%Love

48%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

905 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityEpic

SillageEpic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value84

Category winnerAdidas Ice DiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLavenderMintIvyVerbenaBlack Pepper

Heart

LotusGeraniumPimento

Base

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliSandalwood

Top

MintGrapefruitLavenderBergamotYuzuMandarin OrangeKiwiAnise

Heart

GeraniumSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

PepperAmbergrisMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,362

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdidas Ice DiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic by JAFRA is a classic aromatic-spicy masculine scent from 1997. It features a bright opening of grapefruit, mint, and verbena that settles into a reliable amber and sandalwood base. This fragrance works well for men seeking a clean, versatile scent profile for warmer days or professional environments when a subtl…

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Adidas Ice Dive by Adidas is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Adidas Ice Dive was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippe Bousseton. Top notes are Mint, Grapefruit, Lavender, Bergamot, Yuzu, Mandarin Orange, Kiwi and Anise; middle notes are Geranium, Sandalwood and Patchouli; base notes are Pep…

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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, Epic or Adidas Ice Dive?

Epic takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Adidas Ice Dive is rated 3.53/5 from 905 votes. Choose Epic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Ice Dive for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Adidas Ice Dive?

Epic lasts longest (Epic 48/100, Adidas Ice Dive 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Adidas Ice Dive?

Epic projects furthest (Epic 46/100, Adidas Ice Dive 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Adidas Ice Dive smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Geranium.

Is Epic or Adidas Ice Dive better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Adidas Ice Dive?

Epic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Mint and Ivy, heart notes of Lotus, Geranium and Pimento, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Adidas Ice Dive has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Pepper, Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.