Fragrance comparison

Ice*Men vs Patchouli

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 747 ratings analysed

Ice*Men

Mugler

4.05714 votes

Rank #4,351 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Patchouli

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.7333 votes

Rank #23,729 PatchouliSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ice*Men
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a patchouli and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ice*Men2/5

Patchouli3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ice*MenMugler

PatchouliAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 714 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.73/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerPatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

714 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli

SillagePatchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value27

Category winnerIce*MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

earthy50%

patchouli100%

sweet92%

honey84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both patchouli, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliNutmegWoodsy NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HoneyCumin

Heart

PatchouliVanillaNutmeg

Base

MuskPralineSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Ice*Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night32

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#23,729

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIce*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Ice*Men flips the rich gourmand legacy of A*Men on its head. It trades molten caramel for an icy, menthol-kissed splash of earthy patchouli. The chill hits right away. Crisp nutmeg immediately follows, bringing a clean, dry warmth that balances the frosty top. As the fragrance settles, dry woodsy notes and clea…

Reviews →

Patchouli by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Patchouli was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Honey and Cumin; middle notes are Patchouli, Vanilla and Nutmeg; base notes are Musk, Praline 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*Men or Patchouli?

Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Ice*Men is rated 4.05/5 from 714 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.73/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ice*Men for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a patchouli and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice*Men or Patchouli?

Patchouli lasts longest (Patchouli 81/100, Ice*Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice*Men or Patchouli?

Patchouli projects furthest (Patchouli 72/100, Ice*Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice*Men and Patchouli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share patchouli, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Ice*Men or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Ice*Men suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice*Men and Patchouli?

Ice*Men features Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Patchouli has top notes of Honey and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Praline and Sandalwood.