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Ice Essence vs Here I Am

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

Updated 43 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Here I Am takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Ice Essence

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

  • Here I Am

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ice Essence0/1
Here I Am1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Here I Am

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ice EssenceParfums Constantine
Here I AmPhytoderm
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.33/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 60%Had 7%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

56%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value88
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh83%
marine74%
aquatic65%
green56%
citrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Lemon ZestCardamom
Heart2-4 hrs
Aquatic notesIceLavenderMint
Base5-7 hrs
Haitian Vetiver
Top
Lemon ZestRhubarb
Heart
LavenderSage
Base
AmberIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon Zest, Lavender and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ice Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night32
Spring86
Summer45
Fall100
Winter91
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 17%Party 12%
Men76
Unisex21
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHere I AmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ice Essence by Parfums Constantine delivers an immediate rush of brisk, cold refreshment designed specifically for warm weather. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of grated lemon zest paired with a bite of green cardamom that wakes up the senses. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast gives way to a mari…

Reviews →

Here I Am by Phytoderm is a sharp, aromatic fougere built on zesty lemon and earthy vetiver. It strikes a balance between professional utility and casual freshness, making it a reliable pick for daily wear. While it stays relatively close to the skin, the blend of sage and patchouli gives it a solid, masculine charact…

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.

Do Ice Essence and Here I Am smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lemon Zest, Lavender and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Ice Essence or Here I Am better for summer or winter?

Ice Essence suits daytime wear; Here I Am suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice Essence and Here I Am?

Ice Essence has top notes of Lemon Zest and Cardamom, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Ice, Lavender and Mint, a base of Haitian Vetiver. Here I Am has top notes of Lemon Zest and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Amber, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

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