Fragrance comparison

Ice vs 1853 Lady

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ice

Umbro

3.8245 votes

Rank #20,558 CitrusAmber

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59%scent match

Closely related

1853 Lady

Acqua di Genova

3.4550 votes

Rank #27,651 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ice takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ice
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1853 Lady
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ice4/7

1853 Lady3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ice
Community sentiment: Ice
Longevity: 1853 Lady
Sillage & projection: 1853 Lady
Value for money: Ice
Versatility: 1853 Lady
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IceUmbro

1853 LadyAcqua di Genova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 59%Had 27%Want 13%

3.45/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 18%Want 53%

Category winnerIceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

21%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerIceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity1853 Lady

Sillage1853 Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerIceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber90%

powdery80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotAmberSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderBergamotMandarin OrangePepper

Heart

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base

IncenseMuskOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall35

Winter22

Day100

Night17

Spring71

Summer29

Fall43

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winner1853 LadyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Casual 55%Work 29%Party 10%Date 6%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,651

PerfumerStefano Frecceri

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerIceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ice by Umbro is a straightforward, refreshing sports cologne that prioritizes clean simplicity over complex evolution. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of crisp bergamot and bright citrus. It wakes you up instantly. A quick splash of alcohol evaporates in seconds, revealing a surprisingly warm amber heart and a …

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1853 Lady by Acqua di Genova is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. 1853 Lady was launched in 1853. The nose behind this fragrance is Stefano Frecceri. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood; base notes are Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.

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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 or 1853 Lady?

Ice takes 4 of 7 categories. Ice is rated 3.82/5 from 45 votes; 1853 Lady is rated 3.45/5 from 50 votes. Choose Ice for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1853 Lady for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice or 1853 Lady?

1853 Lady lasts longest (1853 Lady 70/100, Ice 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice or 1853 Lady?

1853 Lady projects furthest (1853 Lady 56/100, Ice 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice and 1853 Lady smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Ice or 1853 Lady better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ice is the stronger pick. For winter, 1853 Lady is the stronger pick. Ice suits daytime wear; 1853 Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice and 1853 Lady?

Ice features Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. 1853 Lady has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood, a base of Incense, Musk, Oakmoss and Myrrh.