Fragrance comparison

Iceberg vs Week-end in Normandy

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iceberg

3.78334 votes

Rank #7,042 White FloralWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Week-end in Normandy

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.01194 votes

Rank #13,192 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceberg takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iceberg
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Week-end in Normandy
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Iceberg4/7

Week-end in Normandy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Week-end in Normandy
Community sentiment: Week-end in Normandy
Longevity: Iceberg
Sillage & projection: Iceberg
Value for money: Iceberg
Versatility: Week-end in Normandy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IcebergIceberg

Week-end in NormandyNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 46%Had 32%Want 23%

4.01/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

Category winnerWeek-end in NormandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

39%Love

34%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

194 votes

Category winnerWeek-end in NormandyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIceberg

SillageIceberg

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value55

Category winnerIcebergBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumBergamotBasilOrange BlossomLemonPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris RootRoseYlang-Ylang

Base5-8 hrs

OakmossCedarVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

BergamotMintGalbanumBasilLemonTarragon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCardamomYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeather

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Basil and Lemon. Durations are only published for Iceberg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Spring96

Summer100

Fall39

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWeek-end in NormandyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

Work 40%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 8%

Men18

Unisex61

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,042

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#13,192

PerfumerFrançois Robert, Patricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerIcebergHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg by Iceberg opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter green stems and zesty bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial blast carries sharp galbanum, crushed basil, and a dry flash of lemon before softening into dewy orange blossom. As the initial sting fades over fifteen minutes, a pale bouquet of lily-of-the-valley…

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Week-end in Normandy by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, green unisex fragrance launched in 2018. It opens with a punchy blend of mint, basil, and bergamot, leading into lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. With an earthy base of oakmoss and leather, it captures the essence of a stroll through a breezy, verdant gard…

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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, Iceberg or Week-end in Normandy?

Iceberg takes 4 of 7 categories. Iceberg is rated 3.78/5 from 334 votes; Week-end in Normandy is rated 4.01/5 from 194 votes. Choose Iceberg for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Week-end in Normandy for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg or Week-end in Normandy?

They last about the same: Iceberg 65/100, Week-end in Normandy 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg or Week-end in Normandy?

Projection is very close: Iceberg 60/100, Week-end in Normandy 58/100 for sillage.

Do Iceberg and Week-end in Normandy smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Basil and Lemon.

Is Iceberg or Week-end in Normandy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Week-end in Normandy is the stronger pick. For winter, Iceberg is the stronger pick. Iceberg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iceberg and Week-end in Normandy?

Iceberg has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Basil and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Week-end in Normandy has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Galbanum and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Cardamom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.