Fragrance comparison

Iconic vs Sulky

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

3 wins

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #55,856 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sulky takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Iconic0/3

Sulky3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconicAsgharali

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

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

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySulky

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

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

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

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesMint, 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

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,856

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSulkyHigher 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…

Reviews →

Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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 Sulky?

Sulky takes 3 of 3 categories. Iconic is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Iconic for a woody and powdery character. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic or Sulky?

Sulky lasts longest (Sulky 68/100, Iconic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconic or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Iconic 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconic and Sulky smell similar?

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

Is Iconic or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconic and Sulky?

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. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.