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Fire On Ice vs The Dandy

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

Updated 1,243 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire On Ice takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Fire On Ice

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • The Dandy

    Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Fire On Ice6/7
The Dandy1/7
Ratings & consensus
Fire On Ice
Community sentiment
Fire On Ice
Longevity
Fire On Ice
Sillage & projection
Fire On Ice
Value for money
Fire On Ice
Versatility
The Dandy
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fire On Ice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Fire On IceLattafa Perfumes
The DandyPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 417 votes
Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%
3.89/ 5 · 826 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerFire On IceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate

357 votes

45%Love
30%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

651 votes

Category winnerFire On IceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityFire On Ice

SillageFire On Ice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value41
Category winnerFire On IceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
amber69%
cinnamon61%
woody100%
whiskey83%
patchouli65%
warm spicy48%
fruity30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CognacRaspberryCinnamon
Heart
Rose PetalsCaramelMoss
Base
OakMyrrhCedarwoodAmbroxan
Top
RaspberryCitronBergamot
Heart
OakWhiskeyCedarwood
Base
PatchouliClearwood
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Oak and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring29
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe DandyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men23
Unisex58
Women19
Men70
Unisex26
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#2,382

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews143

Category winnerFire On IceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fire On Ice is a boozy, sweet gourmand centered on cognac, raspberry, and caramel. Launched in 2025, this unisex fragrance leans into a warm, spicy profile perfect for chilly autumn and winter evenings. It captures a rich, fruit-forward warmth that lingers on the skin, offering an affordable alternative for those who …

Reviews →

The Dandy opens with a brisk citrus lift and a tart raspberry touch before settling into boozy woods, oak, and patchouli. On skin it usually reads smooth, dry, and slightly warm rather than loud. This is a whiskey-led woody scent with a clear masculine tilt, though still wearable across genders. It suits cooler weathe…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fire On Ice or The Dandy?

Fire On Ice takes 6 of 7 categories. Fire On Ice is rated 4.23/5 from 417 votes; The Dandy is rated 3.89/5 from 826 votes. Choose Fire On Ice for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Dandy for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fire On Ice or The Dandy?

They last about the same: Fire On Ice 70/100, The Dandy 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fire On Ice or The Dandy?

Fire On Ice projects furthest (Fire On Ice 63/100, The Dandy 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire On Ice and The Dandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Oak and Cedarwood.

Is Fire On Ice or The Dandy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fire On Ice is the stronger pick. For winter, Fire On Ice is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fire On Ice and The Dandy?

Fire On Ice has top notes of Cognac, Raspberry and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose Petals, Caramel and Moss, a base of Oak, Myrrh, Cedarwood and Ambroxan. The Dandy has top notes of Raspberry, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, Whiskey and Cedarwood, a base of Patchouli and Clearwood.

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