Fragrance comparison

Pub vs Fire + Ice for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,340 PowderyVanilla

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54%scent match

Some overlap

Fire + Ice for Men

Bogner

3.504 votes

Rank #68,221 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Fire + Ice for Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pub2/4

Fire + Ice for Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pub
Sillage & projection: Fire + Ice for Men
Value for money: Fire + Ice for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pub

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PubRevlon

Fire + Ice for MenBogner

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 20%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPub

SillageFire + Ice for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFire + Ice for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

Top

BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart

BirchLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodPatchoulioak mossSea waterVanilleAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#68,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPubHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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Fire + Ice for Men opens with bright citrus and a touch of pepper, then settles into a cleaner woody base with musk, moss, amber, and a light marine edge. It reads fresh first, then warmer and more grounded as it dries down. This looks best suited to men who want an easy daytime scent with citrus lift and soft woody d…

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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, Pub or Fire + Ice for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Fire + Ice for Men is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Fire + Ice for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pub or Fire + Ice for Men?

Pub lasts longest (Pub 68/100, Fire + Ice for Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pub or Fire + Ice for Men?

Fire + Ice for Men projects furthest (Fire + Ice for Men 75/100, Pub 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pub and Fire + Ice for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Pub or Fire + Ice for Men better for summer or winter?

Pub suits daytime wear; Fire + Ice for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pub and Fire + Ice for Men?

Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli. Fire + Ice for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, oak moss and Sea water.