Fragrance comparison

Stranger Edition vs Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Stranger Edition

Mark Des Vince

4.176 votes

Rank #38,744 WoodyCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Sakamichi Parfums · 2019

3.003 votes

Rank #67,449 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Stranger Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Stranger Edition2/4

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Stranger Edition
Sillage & projection: Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Value for money: Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Stranger Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stranger EditionMark Des Vince

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu MenSakamichi Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityStranger Edition

SillageIce by Sakamichi Bleu Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value100

Category winnerIce by Sakamichi Bleu MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

citrus86%

fresh72%

patchouli58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerLabdanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMintJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

CitrusesIncenseGrapefruitVetiverCedarPink Pepper

Top

LemonGrapefruitPink PepperMint

Heart

GingerAmbraromeNutmegJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ginger, Labdanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Stranger Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,744

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerStranger EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stranger Edition by Mark Des Vince offers a crisp, woody aromatic profile built for daily wear. It opens with an unusual kick of spicy nutmeg, warm ginger, and resinous labdanum. As the scent settles, a clean heart emerges through fresh mint, smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and a touch of jasmine. The base anchor…

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Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool crushed mint. As the initial brightness settles, warm ginger and nutmeg add a gentle spicy kick before drying down into smooth cedar, earthy patchouli, and clean white musk. It smells like a crisp, freshly laundered whit…

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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, Stranger Edition or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Stranger Edition is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Stranger Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Stranger Edition or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Stranger Edition lasts longest (Stranger Edition 60/100, Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stranger Edition or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men projects furthest (Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men 63/100, Stranger Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stranger Edition and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Stranger Edition or Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men better for summer or winter?

Stranger Edition suits daytime wear; Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stranger Edition and Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men?

Stranger Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger and Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Mint and Jasmine, a base of Citruses, Incense, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Ice by Sakamichi Bleu Men has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Ambrarome, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Labdanum.