Ikaria vs Mark Cross Eau de Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
IkariaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mark Cross Eau de CologneChoose it for a amber and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ikaria2/5
Mark Cross Eau de Cologne2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ikaria
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mark Cross Eau de Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Ikaria
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mark Cross Eau de Cologne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IkariaVanitas ParfumsMark Cross Eau de CologneMark CrossWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.89/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
89%Love
11%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIkaria
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMark Cross Eau de CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
aromatic74%
balsamic65%
powdery56%
amber100%
mossy86%
woody72%
earthy58%
tobacco44%
sweet30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Thyme
Heart2-4 hrs
Virginia CedarRose de MaiClary SageCinnamonHoney
Base8-12 hrs
Peru BalsamSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOlibanumBenzoinOakmossTobacco
Notes
AmberOakmossTobaccoWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerIkariaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring57
Summer29
Fall71
Winter100
Day20
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#46,042
PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,119
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMark Cross Eau de CologneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIkaria by Vanitas Parfums captures the sun-drenched, rugged atmosphere of the Aegean island with a striking focus on wild mountain herbs and golden resins. Created by perfumer Paul Voulgaridis, this extrait de parfum opens with a dry, aromatic burst of wild thyme that immediately evokes sunbaked hillsides and coastal …
Reviews →Mark Cross Eau de Cologne is a dry, mossy woods fragrance anchored by tobacco and warm amber. First launched in 1978, the profile relies on a traditional blend of oakmoss and woody notes, giving it a sturdy, forest floor earthiness. Sweet amber balances the dried leaf aroma of tobacco, keeping the texture smooth rathe…
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, Ikaria or Mark Cross Eau de Cologne?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ikaria is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mark Cross Eau de Cologne is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ikaria for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mark Cross Eau de Cologne for a amber and mossy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ikaria or Mark Cross Eau de Cologne?
Ikaria lasts longest (Ikaria 80/100, Mark Cross Eau de Cologne 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ikaria or Mark Cross Eau de Cologne?
Projection is very close: Ikaria 63/100, Mark Cross Eau de Cologne 63/100 for sillage.
Do Ikaria and Mark Cross Eau de Cologne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss and Tobacco.
Is Ikaria or Mark Cross Eau de Cologne better for summer or winter?
Ikaria suits day or night wear; Mark Cross Eau de Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ikaria and Mark Cross Eau de Cologne?
Ikaria has top notes of Thyme, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Rose de Mai, Clary Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Labdanum. Mark Cross Eau de Cologne features Amber, Oakmoss, Tobacco and Woody Notes.
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