Fragrance comparison

Essence vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

5 wins

Essence

Byblos

3.8457 votes

Rank #15,212 CitrusAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #12,997 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essence takes 5 of 7 categories.

Essence
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Essence5/7

Iceberg Homme1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EssenceByblos

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerEssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEssence

SillageEssence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerEssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

marine61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroli

Heart

Sea waterGeraniumJasmineRose

Base

Teak WoodMuskVanillaCedar

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Iceberg Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall52

Winter48

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerEssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,212

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#12,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence by Byblos is a refreshing floral woody musk launched in 2008. It opens with vibrant freesia and bergamot before settling into a sea water heart, grounding itself in teak wood and vanilla. It is a light, clean, and understated choice for a casual workday during spring or summer, sitting close to the skin withou…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essence or Iceberg Homme?

Essence takes 5 of 7 categories. Essence is rated 3.84/5 from 57 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Essence for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Essence or Iceberg Homme?

Essence lasts longest (Essence 68/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Essence or Iceberg Homme?

Essence projects furthest (Essence 61/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.

Is Essence or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Essence and Iceberg Homme?

Essence has top notes of Freesia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Sea water, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Teak Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. 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.