Fragrance comparison

Glacier vs Refuel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 354 ratings analysed

Glacier

Oriflame

3.27342 votes

Rank #20,257 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Refuel

Insider Parfums

4.0812 votes

Rank #40,384 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Refuel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Glacier
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Refuel
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Glacier2/5

Refuel3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlacierOriflame

RefuelInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 37%Had 56%Want 7%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerRefuelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

42%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

3%Hate

342 votes

67%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRefuel

SillageRefuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value44

Category winnerGlacierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

green60%

fruity50%

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLemonBergamotWatermelonPineapple

Heart

LavenderRosemaryWoody NotesTarragonJuniperBlack Currant

Base

MuskSuedeVetiverTobaccoSandalwoodAmber

Top

PineappleJuniperCitrus

Heart

MayflowerLavenderAlmondAmber

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lavender, Juniper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,257

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#40,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGlacierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Glacier opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint, sour lemon, and bergamot. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, herbal lavender and bitter rosemary take over the middle phase. The dry-down settles into clean musk, vetiver, and subtle suede. It offers a light, fresh profile built for casual morning wear in h…

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Refuel by Insider Parfums opens with a bright, canned pineapple sweetness layered over a sharp citrus blend. As it settles on the skin, it transitions into a woody aromatic profile featuring lavender and sandalwood. This unisex fragrance performs best in casual, warm-weather settings, offering a clean and modern scent…

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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, Glacier or Refuel?

Refuel takes 3 of 5 categories. Glacier is rated 3.27/5 from 342 votes; Refuel is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Glacier for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Refuel for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Glacier or Refuel?

Refuel lasts longest (Refuel 62/100, Glacier 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glacier or Refuel?

Refuel projects furthest (Refuel 57/100, Glacier 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glacier and Refuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Lavender, Juniper and Musk.

Is Glacier or Refuel better for summer or winter?

Refuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glacier and Refuel?

Glacier has top notes of Mint, Lemon, Bergamot and Watermelon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Woody Notes and Tarragon, a base of Musk, Suede, Vetiver and Tobacco. Refuel has top notes of Pineapple, Juniper and Citrus, heart notes of Mayflower, Lavender, Almond and Amber, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.