Fragrance comparison

MTV Sound Check vs Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

MTV Sound Check

MTV Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #62,549 WoodyWarm Spicy

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Sakamichi Parfums · 2019

3.003 votes

Rank #66,055 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

MTV Sound Check
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy 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.

MTV Sound Check2/4

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MTV Sound Check
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: MTV Sound Check

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MTV Sound CheckMTV Perfumes

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu MenSakamichi Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

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

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMTV Sound Check

SillageIce by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIce by Sakamichi Bleu MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

patchouli58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodNutmegPatchouliGingerLabdanum

Heart2-3 hrs

MintGrapefruitJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCedarPink Pepper

Top

LemonGrapefruitPink PepperMint

Heart

GingerAmbraromeNutmegJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger. Durations are only published for MTV Sound Check, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Sound Check hits the skin with an upfront rush of sharp ginger, grated nutmeg, and dry Australian-style sandalwood. You get an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds before the spices settle down. As the initial sharpness cools, a clean burst of grapefruit and cooling spearmint cuts thr…

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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, MTV Sound Check or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MTV Sound Check is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose MTV Sound Check for a woody and warm spicy 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, MTV Sound Check or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

MTV Sound Check lasts longest (MTV Sound Check 49/100, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MTV Sound Check or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men projects furthest (Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 63/100, MTV Sound Check 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Sound Check and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger.

Is MTV Sound Check or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MTV Sound Check and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

MTV Sound Check has top notes of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar and Pink Pepper. 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.