Fragrance comparison

Frankenstein vs Seoul ICN

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #63,360 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Seoul ICN

The Scent of Departure

3.8513 votes

Rank #54,187 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Seoul ICN
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Frankenstein2/4

Seoul ICN2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Frankenstein
Sillage & projection: Frankenstein
Value for money: Seoul ICN
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seoul ICN

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Seoul ICNThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFrankenstein

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSeoul ICNBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

green100%

fresh86%

floral72%

ozonic58%

aquatic44%

woody30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both ozonic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Top

Fig LeafGrassViolet LeafLemon

Heart

LotusLilacJasmine

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesResinsMoss

InformationalShared notesGrass, Moss and Lotus. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,360

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeoul ICNHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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Seoul ICN is an airy green floral that attempts to bottle the clean chill of a modern airport terminal. Crisp grass and cold violet leaf cut through a wet, misty lotus heart before resting on a clean musk base. It wears best during hot, humid summer days when you want a splash of crisp, unsweet freshness.

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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, Frankenstein or Seoul ICN?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Seoul ICN is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Seoul ICN for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frankenstein or Seoul ICN?

Frankenstein lasts longest (Frankenstein 60/100, Seoul ICN 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frankenstein or Seoul ICN?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Seoul ICN 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankenstein and Seoul ICN smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Moss and Lotus.

Is Frankenstein or Seoul ICN better for summer or winter?

Frankenstein suits evening wear; Seoul ICN suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankenstein and Seoul ICN?

Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress. Seoul ICN has top notes of Fig Leaf, Grass, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Lilac and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Resins and Moss.