Fragrance comparison

Icon vs Insurrection Iron Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,954 ratings analysed

3 wins

Icon

Alfred Dunhill

4.183,944 votes

Rank #26,552 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Insurrection Iron Man

Reyane Tradition

4.2010 votes

Rank #38,947 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Icon takes 3 of 5 categories.

Icon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Insurrection Iron Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Icon3/5

Insurrection Iron Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconAlfred Dunhill

Insurrection Iron ManReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 3,944 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 11%Want 76%

Category winnerIconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

3,944 votes

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityInsurrection Iron Man

SillageInsurrection Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value63

Category winnerIconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

anis77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotBlack PepperPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderCardamomJuniper BerriesSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIrisLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

Top

AniseIrisLavenderCarawayBasilBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

SandalwoodJuniper BerriesCardamomPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

LeatherOakmossTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Juniper Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,552

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIconHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Icon by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Icon was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain; middle notes are Black Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris, Leat…

Reviews →

Insurrection Iron Man by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a heavy anise profile. It leans into a leathery and herbal complexity during its development, making it an interesting wear for those who prefer dark, spiced scents over lighter citrus compositions. This is a robust choice …

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Icon or Insurrection Iron Man?

Icon takes 3 of 5 categories. Icon is rated 4.18/5 from 3,944 votes; Insurrection Iron Man is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Icon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Insurrection Iron Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon or Insurrection Iron Man?

Insurrection Iron Man lasts longest (Insurrection Iron Man 72/100, Icon 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon or Insurrection Iron Man?

Insurrection Iron Man projects furthest (Insurrection Iron Man 60/100, Icon 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon and Insurrection Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Juniper Berries.

Is Icon or Insurrection Iron Man better for summer or winter?

Insurrection Iron Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon and Insurrection Iron Man?

Icon has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris and Leather. Insurrection Iron Man has top notes of Anise, Iris, Lavender and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Amber.