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Iceberg Homme vs Marc Jacobs Splash Orange

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

Updated 191 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iceberg Homme takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Iceberg Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Marc Jacobs Splash Orange

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iceberg Homme6/8
Marc Jacobs Splash Orange2/8
Ratings & consensus
Iceberg Homme
Community sentiment
Marc Jacobs Splash Orange
Longevity
Iceberg Homme
Sillage & projection
Iceberg Homme
Value for money
Marc Jacobs Splash Orange
Versatility
Iceberg Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Iceberg Homme
Fragranxe ranking
Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Iceberg HommeIceberg
Marc Jacobs Splash OrangeMarc Jacobs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%
Category winnerIceberg HommeRating 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

26%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityIceberg Homme

SillageIceberg Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMarc Jacobs Splash OrangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
green65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

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
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNeroli
Heart1.5-3 hrs
OrangeWater MintFreesiaWhite Rose
Base3-5 hrs
MuskAmberOakmossWhite WoodsTonka Bean
Category winnerIceberg HommeLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night37
Spring53
Summer100
Fall11
Winter5
Day100
Night23
Category winnerIceberg HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 48%Work 34%Date 11%Party 7%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#22,024

PerfumerMaurice Roucel, Patricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is an unpretentious, thirst-quenching burst of summer citrus. The opening hits fast. A fizzy explosion of tart mandarin orange and sunny neroli commands the first few minutes before chilled water mint cuts through the sweetness. As the midday heat settles, the sharp juiciness softens into pal…

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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 Marc Jacobs Splash Orange?

Iceberg Homme takes 6 of 8 categories. Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes; Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is rated 3.79/5 from 39 votes. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Splash Orange for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg Homme or Marc Jacobs Splash Orange?

Iceberg Homme lasts longest (Iceberg Homme 54/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg Homme or Marc Jacobs Splash Orange?

Iceberg Homme projects furthest (Iceberg Homme 49/100, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iceberg Homme and Marc Jacobs Splash Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Freesia.

Is Iceberg Homme or Marc Jacobs Splash Orange better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Splash Orange is the stronger pick. For winter, Iceberg Homme is the stronger pick. Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Splash Orange suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iceberg Homme and Marc Jacobs Splash Orange?

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. Marc Jacobs Splash Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Orange, Water Mint, Freesia and White Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss and White Woods.

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