Fragrance comparison

Ice vs Scent of Paradise

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Ice

Umbro

3.8245 votes

Rank #20,558 CitrusAmber

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Scent of Paradise

Alghabra Parfums

3.69138 votes

Rank #10,452 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Ice
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Scent of Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ice3/7

Scent of Paradise3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ice
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Scent of Paradise
Sillage & projection: Scent of Paradise
Value for money: Ice
Versatility: Ice
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scent of Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IceUmbro

Scent of ParadiseAlghabra Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 59%Had 27%Want 13%

3.69/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 65%

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

30%Love

38%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityScent of Paradise

SillageScent of Paradise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value41

Category winnerIceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber90%

powdery80%

woody70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

musky77%

rose69%

iris61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and musky

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

BergamotFruity Notes

Heart

IrisRoseLavender

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

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

Men31

Unisex56

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,452

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerScent of ParadiseHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Scent of Paradise by Alghabra Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Scent of Paradise was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Bergamot and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Iris, Rose and Lavender; base notes are Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

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 Scent of Paradise?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Ice is rated 3.82/5 from 45 votes; Scent of Paradise is rated 3.69/5 from 138 votes. Choose Ice for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Scent of Paradise for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ice or Scent of Paradise?

Scent of Paradise lasts longest (Scent of Paradise 77/100, Ice 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice or Scent of Paradise?

Scent of Paradise projects furthest (Scent of Paradise 67/100, Ice 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice and Scent of Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Ice or Scent of Paradise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ice and Scent of Paradise?

Ice features Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk. Scent of Paradise has top notes of Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Lavender, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.