Fragrance comparison

Seoul ICN vs Frankenstein

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Seoul ICN

The Scent of Departure

3.8513 votes

Rank #54,187 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #63,306 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Seoul ICN
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Seoul ICN2/4

Frankenstein2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Frankenstein
Sillage & projection: Frankenstein
Value for money: Seoul ICN
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seoul ICN

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Seoul ICNThe Scent of Departure

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityFrankenstein

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSeoul ICNBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fresh86%

floral72%

ozonic58%

aquatic44%

woody30%

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both ozonic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fig LeafGrassViolet LeafLemon

Heart

LotusLilacJasmine

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesResinsMoss

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

InformationalShared notesGrass, Lotus and Moss. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,306

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeoul ICNHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seoul ICN is an airy green floral that attempts to bottle the clean chill of a modern airport terminal. Crisp grass and cold violet leaf cut through a wet, misty lotus heart before resting on a clean musk base. It wears best during hot, humid summer days when you want a splash of crisp, unsweet freshness.

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House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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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, Seoul ICN or Frankenstein?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Seoul ICN is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes; Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Seoul ICN for a green and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Seoul ICN or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein lasts longest (Frankenstein 60/100, Seoul ICN 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seoul ICN or Frankenstein?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Seoul ICN 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seoul ICN and Frankenstein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic and woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Lotus and Moss.

Is Seoul ICN or Frankenstein better for summer or winter?

Seoul ICN suits daytime wear; Frankenstein suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seoul ICN and Frankenstein?

Seoul ICN has top notes of Fig Leaf, Grass, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Lotus, Lilac and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Resins and Moss. Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress.