Fragrance comparison

Ice vs Kaiak O2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

Ice

Van Gils

3.4314 votes

Rank #25,057 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Kaiak O2

Natura · 2023

4.01241 votes

Rank #31,955 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaiak O2 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ice
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kaiak O2
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Ice2/5

Kaiak O23/5

Ratings & consensus: Kaiak O2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kaiak O2
Sillage & projection: Ice
Value for money: Kaiak O2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IceVan Gils

Kaiak O2Natura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 16%Want 37%

4.01/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerKaiak O2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

30%Love

36%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityKaiak O2

SillageIce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerKaiak O2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

green84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aquatic84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

green46%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesMint

Heart1-2 hrs

Ammophila (beach grass)GingerJuniper

Base2-3 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmbergris

Top

LemonWatery NotesGrapefruitLavenderMintJuniperCardamomApple

Heart

PineGeraniumCedarViolet

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Juniper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,955

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerIceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Ice opens with a cooling blast of spearmint, salty sea water, and crisp coastal winds. As the brisk marine greeting settles, an unusual heart of wild beach grass, crushed juniper berries, and sharp ginger takes over, giving the scent a green, breezy edge reminiscent of walking along a sandy shoreline in early…

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Natura Kaiak O2 is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2023. It features a refreshing blend of lemon, mint, and watery notes that provide a cooling sensation, making it an excellent choice for hot summer days. The composition balances crisp spicy pepper with an earthy priprioca base, creating a cl…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ice or Kaiak O2?

Kaiak O2 takes 3 of 5 categories. Ice is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes; Kaiak O2 is rated 4.01/5 from 241 votes. Choose Ice for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kaiak O2 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ice or Kaiak O2?

Kaiak O2 lasts longest (Kaiak O2 58/100, Ice 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice or Kaiak O2?

Ice projects furthest (Ice 63/100, Kaiak O2 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice and Kaiak O2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Juniper and Patchouli.

Is Ice or Kaiak O2 better for summer or winter?

Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice and Kaiak O2?

Ice has top notes of Sea Notes and Mint, heart notes of Ammophila (beach grass), Ginger and Juniper, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris. Kaiak O2 has top notes of Lemon, Watery Notes, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Pine, Geranium, Cedar and Violet, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.