Fragrance comparison

Kardigan vs Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Kardigan

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #40,925 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Sakamichi Parfums · 2019

3.003 votes

Rank #63,524 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Kardigan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Kardigan2/4

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kardigan
Sillage & projection: Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Value for money: Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kardigan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KardiganL'Orientale Fragrances

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu MenSakamichi Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKardigan

SillageIce by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIce by Sakamichi Bleu MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

patchouli58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotPink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Iso E SuperPatchouliLavenderGeraniumJasmineVetiverNutmegGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskAmbroxanIncenseCedar

Top

LemonGrapefruitPink PepperMint

Heart

GingerAmbraromeNutmegJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint. Durations are only published for Kardigan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night73

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 35%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 15%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#63,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerKardiganHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kardigan by L'Orientale Fragrances brings a crisp, energetic start built around tart lemon, grapefruit, and sharp pink pepper. You get a quick two-minute burst of alcohol before the citrus oils grip your skin. Fresh mint cuts right through the warmth, pulling the blend into a clean aromatic lane. The heart unfolds wit…

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Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool crushed mint. As the initial brightness settles, warm ginger and nutmeg add a gentle spicy kick before drying down into smooth cedar, earthy patchouli, and clean white musk. It smells like a crisp, freshly laundered whit…

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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, Kardigan or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kardigan is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Kardigan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Kardigan lasts longest (Kardigan 80/100, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men projects furthest (Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 63/100, Kardigan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint.

Is Kardigan or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men better for summer or winter?

Kardigan suits daytime wear; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Kardigan has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Ambroxan and Incense. Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Ambrarome, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Labdanum.