Fragrance comparison

Ice*Men vs Rhythm of Oud

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 790 ratings analysed

Ice*Men

Mugler

4.05714 votes

Rank #4,351 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rhythm of Oud

Ajmal

4.1476 votes

Rank #5,300 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhythm of Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ice*Men
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rhythm of Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ice*Men2/7

Rhythm of Oud5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ice*Men
Community sentiment: Rhythm of Oud
Longevity: Rhythm of Oud
Sillage & projection: Rhythm of Oud
Value for money: Rhythm of Oud
Versatility: Rhythm of Oud
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

Rhythm of OudAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 714 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

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

72%Love

14%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerRhythm of OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRhythm of Oud

SillageRhythm of Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value64

Category winnerRhythm of OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

earthy50%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and patchouli

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

SaffronCardamomNutmeg

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouliCedarwood

Base

LeatherMusk

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

Spring67

Summer26

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRhythm of OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

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

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#5,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Ajmal Rhythm of Oud opens warm and spicy, with saffron up front and a woody, leathery feel that quickly takes over. Several wearers mention a sweet fruity lift (some even get a mango-like touch), then a floral-leaning heart where jasmine and a rosy nuance sit behind the spice. Despite the name, the oud often reads sof…

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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 Rhythm of Oud?

Rhythm of Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Ice*Men is rated 4.05/5 from 714 votes; Rhythm of Oud is rated 4.14/5 from 76 votes. Choose Ice*Men for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rhythm of Oud for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ice*Men or Rhythm of Oud?

Rhythm of Oud lasts longest (Rhythm of Oud 80/100, Ice*Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice*Men or Rhythm of Oud?

Rhythm of Oud projects furthest (Rhythm of Oud 71/100, Ice*Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ice*Men and Rhythm of Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Ice*Men or Rhythm of Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rhythm of Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Rhythm of Oud is the stronger pick. Ice*Men suits daytime wear; Rhythm of Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ice*Men and Rhythm of Oud?

Ice*Men features Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Rhythm of Oud has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Osmanthus, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Leather and Musk.