Fragrance comparison

M for Men vs Adidas Ice Dive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 917 ratings analysed

3 wins

M for Men

Mimmina

3.6712 votes

Rank #62,871 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Adidas Ice Dive

Adidas

3.53905 votes

Rank #38,381 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

M for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Adidas Ice Dive
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

M for Men3/5

Adidas Ice Dive2/5

Ratings & consensus: Adidas Ice Dive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M for Men
Sillage & projection: M for Men
Value for money: M for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adidas Ice Dive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M for MenMimmina

Adidas Ice DiveAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 58%Had 18%Want 25%

3.53/ 5 · 905 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerAdidas Ice DiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

14%Love

48%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

905 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityM for Men

SillageM for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value84

Category winnerM for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

anis30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintPepperJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumClary SageMandarin OrangeRose

Base

TarragonCypressSandalwoodMusk

Top

MintGrapefruitLavenderBergamotYuzuMandarin OrangeKiwiAnise

Heart

GeraniumSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

PepperAmbergrisMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Pepper, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,381

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdidas Ice DiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mimmina M for Men launched in 1971 as an aromatic woody composition built around sharp greenery and dry spice. The opening hits with cold mint, crushed juniper berries, and black pepper before softening into an herbal heart of clary sage, geranium, and crisp rose. As the initial freshness subsides, the dry-down settle…

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Adidas Ice Dive by Adidas is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Adidas Ice Dive was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippe Bousseton. Top notes are Mint, Grapefruit, Lavender, Bergamot, Yuzu, Mandarin Orange, Kiwi and Anise; middle notes are Geranium, Sandalwood and Patchouli; base notes are Pep…

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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, M for Men or Adidas Ice Dive?

M for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. M for Men is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Adidas Ice Dive is rated 3.53/5 from 905 votes. Choose M for Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Adidas Ice Dive for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M for Men or Adidas Ice Dive?

M for Men lasts longest (M for Men 60/100, Adidas Ice Dive 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M for Men or Adidas Ice Dive?

M for Men projects furthest (M for Men 61/100, Adidas Ice Dive 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M for Men and Adidas Ice Dive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Pepper, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is M for Men or Adidas Ice Dive better for summer or winter?

M for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M for Men and Adidas Ice Dive?

M for Men has top notes of Mint, Pepper, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Rose, a base of Tarragon, Cypress, Sandalwood and Musk. Adidas Ice Dive has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Pepper, Ambergris, Musk and Tonka Bean.