Fragrance comparison

Frenchy Lavande vs Icon

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,226 ratings analysed

Frenchy Lavande

Guerlain

3.99282 votes

Rank #13,342 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Icon

Alfred Dunhill

4.183,944 votes

Rank #25,418 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Icon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Frenchy Lavande
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Icon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Frenchy Lavande2/7

Icon5/7

Ratings & consensus: Icon
Community sentiment: Icon
Longevity: Icon
Sillage & projection: Icon
Value for money: Icon
Versatility: Frenchy Lavande
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frenchy Lavande

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frenchy LavandeGuerlain

IconAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 282 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

4.18/ 5 · 3,944 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerIconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

282 votes

47%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

3,944 votes

Category winnerIconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIcon

SillageIcon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value69

Category winnerIconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

herbal72%

lavender58%

fresh spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderPetitgrainCitronSageNeroli

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverAmbergrisTonka Bean

Top

NeroliBergamotBlack PepperPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderCardamomJuniper BerriesSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIrisLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Sage. Durations are only published for Frenchy Lavande, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall42

Winter16

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFrenchy LavandeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex42

Women7

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,342

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#25,418

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrenchy LavandeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frenchy Lavande by Guerlain is a bright aromatic fougere centered on sparkling citrus and herbal botanicals. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the composition opens with a sharp flash of lemon verbena, bergamot, and lemon. This vibrant tartness soon softens as calm lavender, neroli, citron, and sage bring a refined, …

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Icon by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Icon was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain; middle notes are Black Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris, Leat…

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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, Frenchy Lavande or Icon?

Icon takes 5 of 7 categories. Frenchy Lavande is rated 3.99/5 from 282 votes; Icon is rated 4.18/5 from 3,944 votes. Choose Frenchy Lavande for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Icon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Frenchy Lavande or Icon?

Icon lasts longest (Icon 64/100, Frenchy Lavande 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frenchy Lavande or Icon?

Icon projects furthest (Icon 55/100, Frenchy Lavande 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frenchy Lavande and Icon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Petitgrain and Sage.

Is Frenchy Lavande or Icon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Frenchy Lavande is the stronger pick. For winter, Icon is the stronger pick. Frenchy Lavande suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frenchy Lavande and Icon?

Frenchy Lavande has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Citron and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. Icon has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris and Leather.