Fragrance comparison

Iconique vs What Else Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Iconique

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,288 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

What Else Men

A.P. Durand Parfums

4.1021 votes

Rank #28,506 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Iconique
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
What Else Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Iconique2/4

What Else Men2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconiqueCelebon

What Else MenA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

43%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIconique

SillageIconique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerWhat Else MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCitron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCedarAppleVetiver

Base5-8 hrs

MuskMossAmbroxan

Top

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger

Heart

GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary

Base

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Apple and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Iconique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhat Else MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celebon Iconique delivers a crisp, sparkling wake-up call built on bright Mediterranean orchard fruits. The first spray punches through with tart citron, sweet mandarin orange, and a punchy burst of bergamot. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus sheen pulls back, allowing a cris…

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What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iconique or What Else Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Iconique is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Iconique for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconique or What Else Men?

Iconique lasts longest (Iconique 67/100, What Else Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconique or What Else Men?

Iconique projects furthest (Iconique 50/100, What Else Men 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconique and What Else Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Apple and Vetiver.

Is Iconique or What Else Men better for summer or winter?

Iconique suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconique and What Else Men?

Iconique has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Apple and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Moss and Ambroxan. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.