Fragrance comparison

Proximity vs IKKS Total Rock

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Proximity

Van Heusen

2.001 votes

Rank #79,200 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

IKKS Total Rock

IKKS

3.836 votes

Rank #65,262 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IKKS Total Rock takes 2 of 3 categories.

Proximity
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
IKKS Total Rock
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Proximity1/3

IKKS Total Rock2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: IKKS Total Rock
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Proximity
Fragranxe ranking: IKKS Total Rock

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ProximityVan Heusen

IKKS Total RockIKKS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 32%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

17%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageIKKS Total Rock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

aromatic80%

sweet70%

woody60%

citrus50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

CinnamonMandarin OrangeLemonCedar

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaPepper

Base4-6 hrs

AmberPatchouliVetiver

Top20 to 30 minutes

CardamomMandarin OrangePepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonSweet NotesVirginia Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverPatchouliTonka Bean

Category winnerProximityLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIKKS Total RockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Proximity by Van Heusen is a calm, woody cologne built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a splash of brisk mandarin orange and lemon, quickly grounded by dry cedar wood and a dusting of sweet cinnamon. As the initial citrus fades, the scent introduces a clean cup of steeped black tea stirred with cracked black pepp…

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IKKS Total Rock by IKKS is a woody spicy eau de toilette built around brisk citrus, sharp spices, and a grounded earthy base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, cardamom, and black pepper, delivering an energetic kick that immediately grabs attention. As the initial brightness settles, cinnamon…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Proximity or IKKS Total Rock?

IKKS Total Rock takes 2 of 3 categories. Proximity is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; IKKS Total Rock is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Proximity for a woody and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose IKKS Total Rock for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Proximity or IKKS Total Rock?

IKKS Total Rock projects furthest (IKKS Total Rock 54/100, Proximity 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Proximity and IKKS Total Rock smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Pepper.

Is Proximity or IKKS Total Rock better for summer or winter?

IKKS Total Rock suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Proximity and IKKS Total Rock?

Proximity has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Cedar, heart notes of Tea and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. IKKS Total Rock has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Cinnamon, Sweet Notes and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.