Fragrance comparison

Ocean Rain vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #12,411 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 6 of 8 categories.

Ocean Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Iceberg Homme
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ocean Rain6/8

Iceberg Homme2/8

Ratings & consensus: Ocean Rain
Community sentiment: Ocean Rain
Longevity: Ocean Rain
Sillage & projection: Ocean Rain
Value for money: Iceberg Homme
Versatility: Iceberg Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Ocean Rain
Fragranxe ranking: Ocean Rain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerOcean RainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerOcean RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageOcean Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value72

Category winnerIceberg HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerOcean RainLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerIceberg HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#12,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerOcean RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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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, Ocean Rain or Iceberg Homme?

Ocean Rain takes 6 of 8 categories. Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Rain or Iceberg Homme?

Ocean Rain lasts longest (Ocean Rain 73/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Rain or Iceberg Homme?

Ocean Rain projects furthest (Ocean Rain 63/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Rain and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

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

Is Ocean Rain or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ocean Rain is the stronger pick. For winter, Iceberg Homme is the stronger pick. Ocean Rain suits daytime wear; Iceberg Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean Rain and Iceberg Homme?

Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber. 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.