Fragrance comparison

I’MAN Atomic vs Icon Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

I’MAN Atomic

Ciclo Cosméticos

3.5317 votes

Rank #57,067 CitrusWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Icon Black

Ga-De

3.6629 votes

Rank #40,522 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

I’MAN Atomic
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Icon Black
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

I’MAN Atomic3/6

Icon Black3/6

Ratings & consensus: Icon Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: I’MAN Atomic
Sillage & projection: Icon Black
Value for money: I’MAN Atomic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): I’MAN Atomic
Fragranxe ranking: Icon Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I’MAN AtomicCiclo Cosméticos

Icon BlackGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 59%Had 31%Want 10%

Category winnerIcon BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

18%Like

35%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

21%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityI’MAN Atomic

SillageIcon Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value62

Category winnerI’MAN AtomicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

lavender72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Watery NotesGrapefruitTangerineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Bay LeafJasmineSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderBay Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Black MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Category winnerI’MAN AtomicLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter63

Day100

Night41

Spring85

Summer100

Fall85

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 28%Party 18%Date 14%

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,067

PerfumerLuciana Bergamasco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIcon BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I’MAN Atomic by Ciclo Cosméticos hits your skin like a plunge into cool coastal water under morning sun. A quick splash of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, and juicy tangerine cuts through the air immediately. It feels energizing. Within ten minutes, aromatic bay leaf and clean watery notes rise up to tame the sharp citr…

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Icon Black by Ga-De delivers a straightforward, budget-friendly aromatic scent built around zesty citrus and classic herbal tones. The initial spray rushes out with a sharp burst of lemon, tangy tangerine, and bitter bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal French lavender and dry bay leaf t…

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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, I’MAN Atomic or Icon Black?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. I’MAN Atomic is rated 3.53/5 from 17 votes; Icon Black is rated 3.66/5 from 29 votes. Choose I’MAN Atomic for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Icon Black for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I’MAN Atomic or Icon Black?

I’MAN Atomic lasts longest (I’MAN Atomic 63/100, Icon Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I’MAN Atomic or Icon Black?

Icon Black projects furthest (Icon Black 49/100, I’MAN Atomic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I’MAN Atomic and Icon Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lemon, Bay Leaf and Patchouli.

Is I’MAN Atomic or Icon Black better for summer or winter?

I’MAN Atomic suits daytime wear; Icon Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I’MAN Atomic and Icon Black?

I’MAN Atomic has top notes of Watery Notes, Grapefruit, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Icon Black has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Bay Leaf, a base of Black Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.