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Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 183 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir

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

  • Iceberg Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir6/8
Iceberg Homme2/8
Ratings & consensus
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Community sentiment
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Longevity
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Sillage & projection
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Value for money
Iceberg Homme
Versatility
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Note pyramid (duration)
Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir
Fragranxe ranking
Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Habit Rouge Habit de CuirGuerlain
Iceberg HommeIceberg
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
3.74/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

23%Love
47%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityHabit Rouge Habit de Cuir

SillageHabit Rouge Habit de Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value58
¤ Price value72
Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
citrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
PatchouliVirginia CedarCinnamonCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherBenzoinVanilleAmber
Top15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart2-3 hrs
CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth
Base4-6 hrs
oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer55
Fall82
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night41
Category winnerHabit Rouge Habit de CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir by Guerlain delivers a crisp, bright splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange over a structured woody base. The opening citrus quickly meets aromatic palisander rosewood, introducing an earthy warmth early in the wear. As the initial sharpness softens, middle notes of spicy cinna…

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Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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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, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Iceberg Homme?

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir takes 6 of 8 categories. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is rated 4.39/5 from 31 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Iceberg Homme?

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir lasts longest (Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir 71/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Iceberg Homme?

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir projects furthest (Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir 65/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iceberg Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir suits evening wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir and Iceberg Homme?

Habit Rouge Habit de Cuir has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Vanille and Amber. Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

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