Fragrance comparison

Icon Black vs CIN4

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Icon Black

Ga-De

3.6629 votes

Rank #40,522 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

CIN4

Bepolar

3.8529 votes

Rank #20,571 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CIN4 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Icon Black
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
CIN4
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Icon Black1/5

CIN44/5

Ratings & consensus: CIN4
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CIN4
Sillage & projection: CIN4
Value for money: Icon Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CIN4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Icon BlackGa-De

CIN4Bepolar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 59%Had 31%Want 10%

3.85/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 35%Had 24%Want 42%

Category winnerCIN4Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

41%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCIN4

SillageCIN4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIcon BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

lavender72%

aromatic58%

musky44%

powdery30%

sweet100%

floral91%

anis83%

soft spicy74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderBay Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Black MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

Black ElderTangerinePineapple

Heart

AniseVioletPink Pepper

Base

JuniperBay LeafTobacco

InformationalShared notesTangerine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Icon Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall85

Winter46

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,571

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCIN4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Icon Black by Ga-De delivers a straightforward, budget-friendly aromatic scent built around zesty citrus and classic herbal tones. The initial spray rushes out with a sharp burst of lemon, tangy tangerine, and bitter bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal French lavender and dry bay leaf t…

Reviews →

CIN4 by Bepolar is a bold, artistic floral fragrance featuring a distinct pineapple and black elder opening. Its middle notes of anise and violet transition into a complex, woody tobacco base, creating a scent profile that defies traditional expectations. This unisex creation suits those who appreciate niche, eccentri…

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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, Icon Black or CIN4?

CIN4 takes 4 of 5 categories. Icon Black is rated 3.66/5 from 29 votes; CIN4 is rated 3.85/5 from 29 votes. Choose Icon Black for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose CIN4 for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon Black or CIN4?

CIN4 lasts longest (CIN4 74/100, Icon Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon Black or CIN4?

CIN4 projects furthest (CIN4 65/100, Icon Black 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon Black and CIN4 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine and Bay Leaf.

Is Icon Black or CIN4 better for summer or winter?

Icon Black suits daytime wear; CIN4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon Black and CIN4?

Icon Black has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Bay Leaf, a base of Black Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. CIN4 has top notes of Black Elder, Tangerine and Pineapple, heart notes of Anise, Violet and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper, Bay Leaf and Tobacco.