Fragrance comparison

Glycine vs Iconic

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Glycine

L'Occitane en Provence

3.6961 votes

Rank #19,859 FloralCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Iconic

TOMAS ARSOV

3.002 votes

Rank #65,355 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Glycine
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iconic
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Glycine2/4

Iconic2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlycineL'Occitane en Provence

IconicTOMAS ARSOV

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

46%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

61 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIconic

SillageIconic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGlycineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

musky48%

fresh spicy30%

floral100%

fresh86%

green72%

fruity58%

woody44%

amber30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Finger LimeFreesiaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WisteriaPeonyNashi Pear

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedarwood

Top

Green LilacTea LeafPeony

Heart

Peach BlossomPetitgrainWisteria

Base

CedarwoodAmberOsmanthus

InformationalShared notesWisteria, Peony and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Glycine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall47

Winter26

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#65,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGlycineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Glycine by L'Occitane en Provence presents a crisp, botanical take on garden florals. Spray it once, and tart finger lime and sunny bergamot burst immediately into the air. Do not overspray this. The citrus flash calms down after ten minutes, revealing dewy wisteria blossoms interwoven with chilled nashi pear and soft…

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Tomas Arsov Iconic opens with a crisp wave of green lilac and wet tea leaf, presenting a fresh, dewy garden atmosphere. As the scent settles on the skin, a soft peach blossom note emerges to add a delicate fruitiness, preventing the composition from feeling too sharp. It is an airy, bright floral blend suited for warm…

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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, Glycine or Iconic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Glycine is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes; Iconic is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Glycine for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iconic for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Glycine or Iconic?

Iconic lasts longest (Iconic 60/100, Glycine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glycine or Iconic?

Iconic projects furthest (Iconic 50/100, Glycine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glycine and Iconic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Wisteria, Peony and Cedarwood.

Is Glycine or Iconic better for summer or winter?

Glycine suits daytime wear; Iconic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glycine and Iconic?

Glycine has top notes of Finger Lime, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Peony and Nashi Pear, a base of White Musk and Cedarwood. Iconic has top notes of Green Lilac, Tea Leaf and Peony, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Petitgrain and Wisteria, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Osmanthus.