Fragrance comparison

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men vs Kardigan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Sakamichi Parfums · 2019

3.003 votes

Rank #63,524 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men2/4

Kardigan2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Value for money: Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kardigan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu MenSakamichi Parfums

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageIce by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIce by Sakamichi Bleu MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

patchouli58%

powdery44%

musky30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitPink PepperMint

Heart

GingerAmbraromeNutmegJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Mint. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool crushed mint. As the initial brightness settles, warm ginger and nutmeg add a gentle spicy kick before drying down into smooth cedar, earthy patchouli, and clean white musk. It smells like a crisp, freshly laundered whit…

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Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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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, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men or Kardigan?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men or Kardigan?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men or Kardigan?

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men projects furthest (Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 63/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men and Kardigan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Mint.

Is Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men or Kardigan better for summer or winter?

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men suits day or night wear; Kardigan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men and Kardigan?

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Ambrarome, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Labdanum. Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense.