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Ice Essence vs Meraviglioso

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

Updated 48 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meraviglioso takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Ice Essence

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

  • Meraviglioso

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

Ice Essence0/1
Meraviglioso1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
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Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Meraviglioso

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ice EssenceParfums Constantine
MeravigliosoPollini Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.25/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 49%Had 7%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

63%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
8%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus91%
fresh83%
marine74%
aquatic65%
green56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
tobacco77%
green69%
citrus61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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
YuzuCardamomMintBergamotFruity NotesLemon ZestEucalyptus
Heart
Black TeaGeraniumRoseMagnolia
Base
TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverJava vetiver oilCypriolAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon Zest, Cardamom, Mint 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
Spring77
Summer31
Fall100
Winter100
Day77
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%
Men50
Unisex47
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,851

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,754

PerfumerManfredi Gaetano, Michele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMeravigliosoHigher 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…

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Pollini Profumi Meraviglioso opens with a sharp burst of yuzu peel and crushed eucalyptus that feels instantly cooling on skin. Spicy cardamom and bergamot quickly join the top, cutting through humid morning air before settling into a steeped black tea core. As the bright citrus quiet down, the base reveals heavy Jav…

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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.

Do Ice Essence and Meraviglioso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lemon Zest, Cardamom, Mint and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Ice Essence or Meraviglioso better for summer or winter?

Ice Essence suits daytime wear; Meraviglioso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice Essence and Meraviglioso?

Ice Essence has top notes of Lemon Zest and Cardamom, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Ice, Lavender and Mint, a base of Haitian Vetiver. Meraviglioso has top notes of Yuzu, Cardamom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil.

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