Fragrance comparison

Iceberg Effusion Man vs Ocean Spirit

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Iceberg Effusion Man

Iceberg

3.40108 votes

Rank #18,307 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean Spirit

CULT · 2023

4.001 votes

Rank #58,161 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Iceberg Effusion Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ocean Spirit
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Iceberg Effusion Man2/4

Ocean Spirit2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ocean Spirit
Sillage & projection: Ocean Spirit
Value for money: Iceberg Effusion Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Effusion Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iceberg Effusion ManIceberg

Ocean SpiritCULT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 45%Had 43%Want 12%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOcean Spirit

SillageOcean Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

anis77%

woody69%

sweet61%

patchouli100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

marine70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperLimeGrapefruitAniseApple

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaOrange BlossomRose

Base2-3 hrs

LicoriceSandalwoodMuskCedarPatchouli

Top

PeppermintAnise

Heart

Sea NotesApple

Base

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesAnise, Apple, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Iceberg Effusion Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall36

Winter15

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex6

Women6

Casual 46%Work 36%Date 12%Party 6%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#58,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerIceberg Effusion ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Effusion Man hits the air with a bright, prickly clash of tart lime, bitter grapefruit, and freshly cracked black pepper. The opening feels crisp and invigorating. It wakes up your nose without heavy sweetness. Within fifteen minutes, a curious touch of star anise and crisp green apple slips in, lending an aro…

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Ocean Spirit by CULT is a crisp aromatic aquatic scent that opens with a brisk splash of cool peppermint and sweet anise. The initial spray feels like walking along a chilly shoreline early in the morning, immediately waking up your senses without smelling harsh or chemical. As the cooling mint softens on your skin, a…

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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 Effusion Man or Ocean Spirit?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iceberg Effusion Man is rated 3.40/5 from 108 votes; Ocean Spirit is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Iceberg Effusion Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ocean Spirit for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg Effusion Man or Ocean Spirit?

Ocean Spirit lasts longest (Ocean Spirit 60/100, Iceberg Effusion Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg Effusion Man or Ocean Spirit?

Ocean Spirit projects furthest (Ocean Spirit 50/100, Iceberg Effusion Man 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iceberg Effusion Man and Ocean Spirit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Apple, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Iceberg Effusion Man or Ocean Spirit better for summer or winter?

Iceberg Effusion Man suits daytime wear; Ocean Spirit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iceberg Effusion Man and Ocean Spirit?

Iceberg Effusion Man has top notes of Pepper, Lime, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Ocean Spirit has top notes of Peppermint and Anise, heart notes of Sea Notes and Apple, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.