Fragrance comparison

Iceberg Homme vs Le Violon

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #12,315 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Le Violon

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.002 votes

Rank #63,657 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Violon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Violon
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Iceberg Homme1/4

Le Violon3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Violon
Sillage & projection: Le Violon
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Le Violon
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Le ViolonClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Violon

SillageLe Violon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

citrus100%

floral90%

amber80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlackcurrant SyrupLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

FreesiaRose de MaiNeroliEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliAmberWoody NotesVanillaAmbroxan

Category winnerLe ViolonLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#63,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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Le Violon by Claude Marsal Parfums opens with a rich burst of blackcurrant syrup, mandarin orange, bergamot, and a distinct splash of liquor. This spirited citrus and fruit start quickly gives way to a full floral heart shaped by rose de mai, freesia, neroli, and Egyptian jasmine. As the perfume settles on the skin, w…

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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 Homme or Le Violon?

Le Violon takes 3 of 4 categories. Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes; Le Violon is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Violon for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg Homme or Le Violon?

Le Violon lasts longest (Le Violon 60/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg Homme or Le Violon?

Le Violon projects furthest (Le Violon 69/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iceberg Homme and Le Violon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Iceberg Homme or Le Violon better for summer or winter?

Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear; Le Violon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iceberg Homme and Le Violon?

Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Le Violon has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Blackcurrant Syrup and Liquor, heart notes of Freesia, Rose de Mai, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Woody Notes and Vanilla.