Fragrance comparison

Ice*Men vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 727 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ice*Men

Mugler

4.05714 votes

Rank #4,351 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #42,743 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ice*Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ice*Men
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ice*Men3/5

Ramsés II2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ice*Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ramsés II
Sillage & projection: Ice*Men
Value for money: Ramsés II
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

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 714 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerIce*MenRating 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

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageIce*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRamsés IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

earthy50%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm 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

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes 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

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

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

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#42,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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.

Which is better, Ice*Men or Ramsés II?

Ice*Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Ice*Men is rated 4.05/5 from 714 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Ice*Men for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice*Men or Ramsés II?

They last about the same: Ramsés II 65/100, Ice*Men 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ice*Men or Ramsés II?

Ice*Men projects furthest (Ice*Men 58/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice*Men and Ramsés II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Ice*Men or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Ice*Men suits daytime wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice*Men and Ramsés II?

Ice*Men features Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.