Fragrance comparison

Niagara vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

4 wins

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #39,481 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #11,678 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niagara takes 4 of 6 categories.

Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Niagara4/6

Iceberg Homme2/6

Ratings & consensus: Niagara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Niagara
Sillage & projection: Niagara
Value for money: Iceberg Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Niagara
Fragranxe ranking: Iceberg Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerNiagaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerNiagaraLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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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, Niagara or Iceberg Homme?

Niagara takes 4 of 6 categories. Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Niagara or Iceberg Homme?

Niagara lasts longest (Niagara 75/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niagara or Iceberg Homme?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niagara and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Niagara or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niagara and Iceberg Homme?

Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.