Fragrance comparison

Noble Epine vs The Iceberg Fragrance

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,045 ratings analysed

Noble Epine

L'Occitane en Provence

4.26129 votes

Rank #10,566 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

The Iceberg Fragrance

Iceberg

4.00916 votes

Rank #2,582 PowderyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Iceberg Fragrance takes 6 of 8 categories.

Noble Epine
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Iceberg Fragrance
Choose it for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Noble Epine2/8

The Iceberg Fragrance6/8

Ratings & consensus: Noble Epine
Community sentiment: Noble Epine
Longevity: The Iceberg Fragrance
Sillage & projection: The Iceberg Fragrance
Value for money: The Iceberg Fragrance
Versatility: The Iceberg Fragrance
Note pyramid (duration): The Iceberg Fragrance
Fragranxe ranking: The Iceberg Fragrance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noble EpineL'Occitane en Provence

The Iceberg FragranceIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 916 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNoble EpineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

31%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

916 votes

Category winnerNoble EpineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Iceberg Fragrance

SillageThe Iceberg Fragrance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Iceberg FragranceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

almond84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondBergamotPear

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaPeonyHawthorn

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmbroxanBlonde Woods

Top15-30 mins

CorianderPearBergamotRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

PistachioAlmondVioletMimosaPeony

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSuedePatchouliMusk

Category winnerThe Iceberg FragranceLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night29

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Category winnerThe Iceberg FragranceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 26%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,582

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews113

Category winnerThe Iceberg FragranceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Noble Epine pairs crisp green pear and bitter almond with a soft heart of hawthorn and peony. The opening sprays on bright and tart, lifting quickly with bergamot before settling into clean, milky floral petals. Clean musk and ambroxan keep the base velvety and light on skin. It smells like luxu…

Reviews →

The Iceberg Fragrance opens with an eye-opening snap of crushed green coriander seed, juicy ripe pear, and brisk Italian bergamot. The peppery spark surprises people expecting a simple fruit scent. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing spices yield to a velvety dessert heart of nutty pistachio ice cream, bitter almond p…

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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, Noble Epine or The Iceberg Fragrance?

The Iceberg Fragrance takes 6 of 8 categories. Noble Epine is rated 4.26/5 from 129 votes; The Iceberg Fragrance is rated 4.00/5 from 916 votes. Choose Noble Epine for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Iceberg Fragrance for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noble Epine or The Iceberg Fragrance?

The Iceberg Fragrance lasts longest (The Iceberg Fragrance 66/100, Noble Epine 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noble Epine or The Iceberg Fragrance?

The Iceberg Fragrance projects furthest (The Iceberg Fragrance 61/100, Noble Epine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noble Epine and The Iceberg Fragrance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Pear and Peony.

Is Noble Epine or The Iceberg Fragrance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Noble Epine is the stronger pick. For winter, The Iceberg Fragrance is the stronger pick. Noble Epine suits daytime wear; The Iceberg Fragrance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noble Epine and The Iceberg Fragrance?

Noble Epine has top notes of Almond, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Hawthorn, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Blonde Woods. The Iceberg Fragrance has top notes of Coriander, Pear, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Pistachio, Almond, Violet and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Suede, Patchouli and Musk.