Fragrance comparison

Iconic Blend vs Summer Bliss For Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 295 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iconic Blend

Original Penguin

3.89216 votes

Rank #6,690 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Summer Bliss For Him

Mexx

3.8579 votes

Rank #12,732 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic Blend takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iconic Blend
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Summer Bliss For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iconic Blend4/7

Summer Bliss For Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iconic Blend
Community sentiment: Summer Bliss For Him
Longevity: Summer Bliss For Him
Sillage & projection: Summer Bliss For Him
Value for money: Iconic Blend
Versatility: Iconic Blend
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iconic Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iconic BlendOriginal Penguin

Summer Bliss For HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%

Category winnerIconic BlendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

205 votes

26%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySummer Bliss For Him

SillageSummer Bliss For Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value80

Category winnerIconic BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

GeraniumClary SageNutmegAngelica

Base

MuskWoody NotesSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeNutmegBasil

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageGeraniumLavender

Base

CinnamonPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Geranium, Clary Sage and Nutmeg. 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

Summer88

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer100

Fall35

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerIconic BlendMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#12,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerIconic BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iconic Blend is a fresh, soapy woody aromatic with bergamot, violet leaf, clean musk and a lightly spicy nutmeg and sage heart. It often reads sporty, masculine and easy to wear, with a shower-gel polish rather than a niche-style texture. It is best for casual days, work, school, gym bags and warm-to-mild weather. Sam…

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Mexx Summer Bliss For Him is a fresh spicy summer scent with mandarin, basil and aromatic herbs over a dry woody base. It opens bright and green, then settles into lavender, violet leaf and clary sage with a soft touch of cinnamon. It reads easy, clean and masculine, with moderate projection and generally moderate lon…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iconic Blend or Summer Bliss For Him?

Iconic Blend takes 4 of 7 categories. Iconic Blend is rated 3.89/5 from 216 votes; Summer Bliss For Him is rated 3.85/5 from 79 votes. Choose Iconic Blend for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Summer Bliss For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic Blend or Summer Bliss For Him?

Summer Bliss For Him lasts longest (Summer Bliss For Him 63/100, Iconic Blend 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconic Blend or Summer Bliss For Him?

Projection is very close: Summer Bliss For Him 52/100, Iconic Blend 50/100 for sillage.

Do Iconic Blend and Summer Bliss For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Geranium, Clary Sage and Nutmeg.

Is Iconic Blend or Summer Bliss For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Bliss For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Iconic Blend is the stronger pick. Summer Bliss For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconic Blend and Summer Bliss For Him?

Iconic Blend has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Angelica, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Summer Bliss For Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.