Fragrance comparison

Rich Icône vs Work@holic Base Man

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rich Icône

Johan B

4.2322 votes

Rank #25,817 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Work@holic Base Man

Linn Young

3.8318 votes

Rank #30,424 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Icône takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rich Icône
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Work@holic Base Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rich Icône4/5

Work@holic Base Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rich Icône
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rich Icône
Sillage & projection: Rich Icône
Value for money: Work@holic Base Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rich Icône

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rich IcôneJohan B

Work@holic Base ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 72%Had 7%Want 22%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 53%Had 29%Want 18%

Category winnerRich IcôneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

59%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

11%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRich Icône

SillageRich Icône

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value86

Category winnerWork@holic Base ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitMintGreen Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

Wild LavenderSea NotesAtlas CedarMossAmber

Base3-5 hrs

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Top

Green AppleGrapefruitLavenderMint

Heart

GeraniumCloves

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossPine Tree

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Green Apple and Moss. Durations are only published for Rich Icône, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall56

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer100

Fall8

Winter8

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 42%Work 27%Date 17%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRich IcôneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rich Icône by Johan B delivers an energetic blast of tart green apple, crushed mint leaves, and bitter grapefruit right out of the gate. It wakes up your senses instantly. That zesty initial punch quickly gives way to a crisp marine breeze layered over clean wild lavender and dry atlas cedar. While it shares familiar …

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Work@holic Base Man by Linn Young hits the skin with a sharp blast of tart green apple, cold mint, and tangy grapefruit. The opening smells crisp and energetic, making it an easy pick for early morning workouts or quick errands in warm weather. As the bright fruits settle, geranium and spicy cloves emerge to add a sub…

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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, Rich Icône or Work@holic Base Man?

Rich Icône takes 4 of 5 categories. Rich Icône is rated 4.23/5 from 22 votes; Work@holic Base Man is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose Rich Icône for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Work@holic Base Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rich Icône or Work@holic Base Man?

Rich Icône lasts longest (Rich Icône 54/100, Work@holic Base Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rich Icône or Work@holic Base Man?

Rich Icône projects furthest (Rich Icône 52/100, Work@holic Base Man 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rich Icône and Work@holic Base Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Green Apple and Moss.

Is Rich Icône or Work@holic Base Man better for summer or winter?

Rich Icône suits daytime wear; Work@holic Base Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rich Icône and Work@holic Base Man?

Rich Icône has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint and Green Apple, heart notes of Wild Lavender, Sea Notes, Atlas Cedar and Moss. Work@holic Base Man has top notes of Green Apple, Grapefruit, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Cloves, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Pine Tree.