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Iris Torréfié vs The Iceberg Fragrance for Men

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

Updated 990 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Iceberg Fragrance for Men takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Iris Torréfié

    Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • The Iceberg Fragrance for Men

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Iris Torréfié3/8
The Iceberg Fragrance for Men5/8
Ratings & consensus
Iris Torréfié
Community sentiment
The Iceberg Fragrance for Men
Longevity
The Iceberg Fragrance for Men
Sillage & projection
The Iceberg Fragrance for Men
Value for money
The Iceberg Fragrance for Men
Versatility
Iris Torréfié
Note pyramid (duration)
The Iceberg Fragrance for Men
Fragranxe ranking
Iris Torréfié

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Iris TorréfiéGuerlain
The Iceberg Fragrance for MenIceberg
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 918 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
4.24/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%
Category winnerIris TorréfiéRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

918 votes

40%Love
51%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerThe Iceberg Fragrance for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityThe Iceberg Fragrance for Men

SillageThe Iceberg Fragrance for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price value61
Category winnerThe Iceberg Fragrance for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
iris100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
violet77%
coffee69%
floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
aromatic84%
iris77%
floral69%
musky61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CoffeeCardamomBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
IrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherVanillaTeaAmber
Top15-30 mins
LavenderCardamomBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Virginia CedarIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Rose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSage
Category winnerThe Iceberg Fragrance for MenLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer24
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter96
Day68
Night100
Category winnerIris TorréfiéMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex53
Women40
Men58
Unisex25
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,477

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#10,702

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerIris TorréfiéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Torréfié by Guerlain pairs the cool, cosmetic powder of iris with the dark warmth of roasted coffee. Created by perfumer Delphine Jelk, the fragrance opens with an unexpected pairing of bitter espresso beans, green cardamom, and a fleeting splash of bergamot. As the opening brightness softens, a silky, powdery ir…

Reviews →

The Iceberg Fragrance for Men is a calm, woody aromatic scent built around pencil-shaving cedar, cool lavender, and powdery iris. The initial burst hits fast. You get an immediate kick of zesty bergamot and spicy green cardamom, which settles after ten minutes into a dry, velvety floral heart. Ambrette adds a subtle s…

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, Iris Torréfié or The Iceberg Fragrance for Men?

The Iceberg Fragrance for Men takes 5 of 8 categories. Iris Torréfié is rated 4.19/5 from 918 votes; The Iceberg Fragrance for Men is rated 4.24/5 from 72 votes. Choose Iris Torréfié for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Iceberg Fragrance for Men for a woody and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Torréfié or The Iceberg Fragrance for Men?

The Iceberg Fragrance for Men lasts longest (The Iceberg Fragrance for Men 72/100, Iris Torréfié 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Torréfié or The Iceberg Fragrance for Men?

Projection is very close: The Iceberg Fragrance for Men 59/100, Iris Torréfié 57/100 for sillage.

Do Iris Torréfié and The Iceberg Fragrance for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and floral accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Iris Torréfié or The Iceberg Fragrance for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Torréfié is the stronger pick. For winter, The Iceberg Fragrance for Men is the stronger pick. Iris Torréfié suits daytime wear; The Iceberg Fragrance for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Torréfié and The Iceberg Fragrance for Men?

Iris Torréfié has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Leather, Vanilla, Tea and Amber. The Iceberg Fragrance for Men has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sage.

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