Iconic Statement Red vs Somnus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Iconic Statement Red takes 5 of 5 categories.
Iconic Statement RedChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
SomnusChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Iconic Statement Red5/5
Somnus0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Iconic Statement Red
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Iconic Statement Red
- Sillage & projection
- Iconic Statement Red
- Value for money
- Iconic Statement Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Iconic Statement Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iconic Statement RedReebokSomnusWOOTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 53%Had 6%Want 42%
3.77/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
Category winnerIconic Statement RedRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
23%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIconic Statement Red
SillageIconic Statement Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIconic Statement RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
powdery70%
amber60%
balsamic50%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomelemiBergamot
Heart
CedarwoodFig TreeAmbroxan
Base
SandalwoodIncenseMusk
Top
BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin
Heart
GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day86
Night100
Spring20
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,480
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#46,960
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerIconic Statement RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIconic Statement Red opens with cardamom and bergamot over a dry woody core, then settles into sandalwood, incense, musk, and a smooth ambery glow. It reads modern, spicy, and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This looks like a strong fit for men who want an easy woody spicy scent with a more dressed-up evening feel…
Reviews →Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…
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, Iconic Statement Red or Somnus?
Iconic Statement Red takes 5 of 5 categories. Iconic Statement Red is rated 4.26/5 from 19 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Iconic Statement Red for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Iconic Statement Red or Somnus?
Iconic Statement Red lasts longest (Iconic Statement Red 71/100, Somnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iconic Statement Red or Somnus?
Iconic Statement Red projects furthest (Iconic Statement Red 61/100, Somnus 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iconic Statement Red and Somnus smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Cedarwood.
Is Iconic Statement Red or Somnus better for summer or winter?
Iconic Statement Red suits evening wear; Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iconic Statement Red and Somnus?
Iconic Statement Red has top notes of Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Fig Tree and Ambroxan, a base of Sandalwood, Incense and Musk. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.
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