Fragrance comparison

Iconic vs Spectrum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Iconic

Asgharali

3.673 votes

Rank #60,999 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Spectrum

Zimaya

4.0019 votes

Rank #39,362 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spectrum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Iconic
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity.
Spectrum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iconic1/3

Spectrum2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconicAsgharali

SpectrumZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIconic

SillageSpectrum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

amber69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brown sugarMintLimeGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleAldehydesWild Strawberry

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedar

Top

LimeGrapefruitLavender

Heart

Black CurrantPineappleJasmine

Base

juniper berryVetiverMuskBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring90

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men71

Unisex18

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSpectrumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iconic opens with bright citrus, mint and a touch of brown sugar, then moves into a fruity heart with pineapple, black currant and a slightly airy aldehydic lift. The drydown turns musky, ambery and woody. It reads fresh first, then sweeter and softer on skin. Based on the limited review and vote data, this is the kin…

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Zimaya Spectrum opens with a sharp burst of lime and bitter grapefruit, immediately lifted by clean herbal lavender. As the initial citrus blast settles after fifteen minutes, black currant and juicy pineapple bring a mild tart sweetness that balances the top layer. The base grounds the bright fruits with crisp junipe…

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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 or Spectrum?

Spectrum takes 2 of 3 categories. Iconic is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Spectrum is rated 4.00/5 from 19 votes. Choose Iconic for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Choose Spectrum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic or Spectrum?

They last about the same: Iconic 60/100, Spectrum 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Iconic or Spectrum?

Spectrum projects furthest (Spectrum 50/100, Iconic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconic and Spectrum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Pineapple.

Is Iconic or Spectrum better for summer or winter?

Spectrum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconic and Spectrum?

Iconic has top notes of Brown sugar, Mint, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Aldehydes and Wild Strawberry, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar. Spectrum has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple and Jasmine, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Musk and Black Pepper.