Fragrance comparison

OE vs The Icon Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 960 ratings analysed

Bogue

3.89283 votes

Rank #3,742 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Icon Eau de Parfum

Antonio Banderas

3.91677 votes

Rank #6,022 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Icon Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

OE
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Icon Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

OE3/7

The Icon Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Icon Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: The Icon Eau de Parfum
Longevity: OE
Sillage & projection: OE
Value for money: The Icon Eau de Parfum
Versatility: The Icon Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: OE

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OEBogue

The Icon Eau de ParfumAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 677 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

29%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

677 votes

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOE

SillageOE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value78

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

camphor30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotLemonCamphorJuniperPineTobaccoCedarRosemaryBlack PepperCypressThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBlack PepperJuniper

Heart

LavenderSuedeCypress

Base

BenzoinPatchouliVetiverLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Juniper, Black Pepper and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Icon Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex38

Women1

Men95

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,742

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#6,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerOEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OE opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, then quickly turns greener and more resinous. Pine, juniper, rosemary and cypress keep it brisk and aromatic, while tobacco, woods and benzoin give the dry-down a dry, slightly smoky warmth. It reads clearly unisex, though many wearers may find it leans tr…

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The Icon Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp grapefruit and black pepper lift, then settles into lavender, suede and warm woods. On skin it usually reads clean, modern and easy to wear, with a slightly dressier edge than a basic fresh scent. It suits daily use, evenings out and cooler weather best. The main appeal is val…

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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, OE or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

The Icon Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. OE is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes; The Icon Eau de Parfum is rated 3.91/5 from 677 votes. Choose OE for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Icon Eau de Parfum for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, OE or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

OE lasts longest (OE 78/100, The Icon Eau de Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OE or The Icon Eau de Parfum?

OE projects furthest (OE 68/100, The Icon Eau de Parfum 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OE and The Icon Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Juniper, Black Pepper and Cypress.

Is OE or The Icon Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, OE is the stronger pick. For winter, The Icon Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OE and The Icon Eau de Parfum?

OE features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Camphor and Juniper. The Icon Eau de Parfum has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Lavender, Suede and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver and Labdanum.