Fragrance comparison

IKKS Burning For You vs Rich Mess Ryan Richmond

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 101 ratings analysed

IKKS Burning For You

IKKS

3.405 votes

Rank #69,057 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rich Mess Ryan Richmond

Rich Mess

4.1496 votes

Rank #5,867 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Mess Ryan Richmond takes 3 of 4 categories.

IKKS Burning For You
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rich Mess Ryan Richmond
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

IKKS Burning For You1/4

Rich Mess Ryan Richmond3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rich Mess Ryan Richmond
Sillage & projection: Rich Mess Ryan Richmond
Value for money: IKKS Burning For You
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rich Mess Ryan Richmond

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IKKS Burning For YouIKKS

Rich Mess Ryan RichmondRich Mess

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

4.14/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

49%Love

28%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRich Mess Ryan Richmond

SillageRich Mess Ryan Richmond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value57

Category winnerIKKS Burning For YouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BlackberryGrapefruitSichuan Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Atlas CedarClary SageSaffron

Base4 to 6 hours

Tonka BeanSandalwoodLeather

Top

FigGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodSaffronVanilla

Base

LeatherAtlas CedarLily

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Atlas Cedar, Saffron and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for IKKS Burning For You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring43

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,867

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRich Mess Ryan RichmondHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IKKS Burning For You is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that balances tart fruitiness with a warm, spicy backbone. It opens with juicy blackberry, bright grapefruit, and a prickly kick of Sichuan pepper that grabs your attention right away. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic clary sage, dry Atlas cedar, and w…

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Rich Mess by Ryan Richmond is an audacious leather-forward fragrance for those who crave a singular profile. With bold accords of leather, sandalwood, and fig, this scent makes a statement from the first spray. It thrives in the crisp air of autumn and winter, hugging the skin with a resinous, woody tenacity that last…

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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, IKKS Burning For You or Rich Mess Ryan Richmond?

Rich Mess Ryan Richmond takes 3 of 4 categories. IKKS Burning For You is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Rich Mess Ryan Richmond is rated 4.14/5 from 96 votes. Choose IKKS Burning For You for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rich Mess Ryan Richmond for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, IKKS Burning For You or Rich Mess Ryan Richmond?

Rich Mess Ryan Richmond lasts longest (Rich Mess Ryan Richmond 77/100, IKKS Burning For You 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IKKS Burning For You or Rich Mess Ryan Richmond?

Rich Mess Ryan Richmond projects furthest (Rich Mess Ryan Richmond 79/100, IKKS Burning For You 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IKKS Burning For You and Rich Mess Ryan Richmond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Atlas Cedar, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is IKKS Burning For You or Rich Mess Ryan Richmond better for summer or winter?

IKKS Burning For You suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IKKS Burning For You and Rich Mess Ryan Richmond?

IKKS Burning For You has top notes of Blackberry, Grapefruit and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Atlas Cedar, Clary Sage and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Leather. Rich Mess Ryan Richmond has top notes of Fig, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Saffron and Vanilla, a base of Leather, Atlas Cedar and Lily.