Fragrance comparison

Ice*Men vs Ulysse

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 947 ratings analysed

Ice*Men

Mugler

4.05714 votes

Rank #4,351 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ulysse

Vicky Tiel

4.00233 votes

Rank #4,110 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ulysse takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ice*Men
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ulysse
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Ice*Men3/7

Ulysse4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ice*MenMugler

UlysseVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 714 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 233 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

34%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerIce*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityUlysse

SillageIce*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value88

Category winnerUlysseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

earthy50%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

MignonetteYuzuLimeNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderHawthornNutmegWoodsy NotesCarnationClove

Base

VanilleMuskBenzoinPatchoulioak moss

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUlysseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

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

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews115

Overall rank#4,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerUlysseHigher 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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Vicky Tiel Ulysse combines bright citrus and powdery clean lavender with a surprisingly sweet resinous base. Released in 1998, this aromatic fougere offers an affordable entry into unusual floral notes like mignonette and carnation, shifting from a zesty morning refresh to a warm vanilla trail that hugs the skin.

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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 Ulysse?

Ulysse takes 4 of 7 categories. Ice*Men is rated 4.05/5 from 714 votes; Ulysse is rated 4.00/5 from 233 votes. Choose Ice*Men for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ulysse for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ice*Men or Ulysse?

Ulysse lasts longest (Ulysse 67/100, Ice*Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ice*Men or Ulysse?

Projection is very close: Ice*Men 58/100, Ulysse 57/100 for sillage.

Do Ice*Men and Ulysse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Ice*Men and Ulysse?

Ice*Men features Patchouli, Nutmeg, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Ulysse has top notes of Mignonette, Yuzu, Lime and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Hawthorn, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanille, Musk, Benzoin and Patchouli.