Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Men vs Adidas Ice Dive

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 910 ratings analysed

Marc Joseph for Men

Marc Joseph

3.205 votes

Rank #59,692 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Adidas Ice Dive

Adidas

3.53905 votes

Rank #34,651 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Marc Joseph for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Adidas Ice Dive
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marc Joseph for Men2/4

Adidas Ice Dive2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc Joseph for Men
Sillage & projection: Marc Joseph for Men
Value for money: Adidas Ice Dive
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

Marc Joseph for MenMarc Joseph

Adidas Ice DiveAdidas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

3.53/ 5 · 905 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMarc Joseph for Men

SillageMarc Joseph for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value84

Category winnerAdidas Ice DiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

lavender60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderAniseGeranium

Base3-5 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

MintGrapefruitLavenderBergamotYuzuMandarin OrangeKiwiAnise

Heart

GeraniumSandalwoodPatchouli

Base

PepperAmbergrisMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,651

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdidas Ice DiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bright lemon. The initial citrus rush feels bracing before settling within fifteen minutes. Soon, aromatic lavender and a touch of spicy anise step forward to give the heart a classic barbershop feel. Geranium adds a crisp, green lift that keeps the spices f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marc Joseph for Men or Adidas Ice Dive?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marc Joseph for Men is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Adidas Ice Dive is rated 3.53/5 from 905 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Adidas Ice Dive for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Men or Adidas Ice Dive?

Marc Joseph for Men lasts longest (Marc Joseph for Men 44/100, Adidas Ice Dive 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Men or Adidas Ice Dive?

Marc Joseph for Men projects furthest (Marc Joseph for Men 43/100, Adidas Ice Dive 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Joseph for Men and Adidas Ice Dive smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Geranium.

Is Marc Joseph for Men or Adidas Ice Dive better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Marc Joseph for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Anise and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, 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.