Fragrance comparison

Ice vs Absolument Homme

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Ice

Umbro

3.8245 votes

Rank #20,558 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Absolument Homme

Absolument Parfumeur

3.9566 votes

Rank #14,351 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolument Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ice
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolument Homme
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ice1/7

Absolument Homme6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IceUmbro

Absolument HommeAbsolument Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 59%Had 27%Want 13%

3.95/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 44%

Category winnerAbsolument HommeRating 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

42%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerAbsolument HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAbsolument Homme

SillageAbsolument Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value28

Category winnerIceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber90%

powdery80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

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

BergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

Egyptian PelargoniumNutmegCarnation

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

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

Spring75

Summer58

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerAbsolument HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,351

PerfumerMarc Villaceque, Pascal Rolland

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAbsolument HommeHigher 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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Absolument Homme by Absolument Parfumeur is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Absolument Homme was launched in 2007. Absolument Homme was created by Pascal Rolland and Marc Villaceque. Top notes are Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Egyptian Pelargonium, Nutmeg and Carnation; base notes are Patchouli, Musk,…

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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 Absolument Homme?

Absolument Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Ice is rated 3.82/5 from 45 votes; Absolument Homme is rated 3.95/5 from 66 votes. Choose Ice for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolument Homme for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice or Absolument Homme?

Absolument Homme lasts longest (Absolument Homme 60/100, Ice 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice or Absolument Homme?

Absolument Homme projects furthest (Absolument Homme 62/100, Ice 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice and Absolument Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Ice or Absolument Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ice and Absolument Homme?

Ice features Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Absolument Homme has top notes of Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Egyptian Pelargonium, Nutmeg and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.