The Dandy vs Fire On Ice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fire On Ice takes 6 of 7 categories.
The DandyChoose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Fire On IceChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
The Dandy1/7
Fire On Ice6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fire On Ice
- Community sentiment
- Fire On Ice
- Longevity
- Fire On Ice
- Sillage & projection
- Fire On Ice
- Value for money
- Fire On Ice
- Versatility
- The Dandy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fire On Ice
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The DandyPenhaligon'sFire On IceLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 826 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.23/ 5 · 417 votes
Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%
Category winnerFire On IceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
30%Like
16%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
651 votes
62%Love
22%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
4%Hate
357 votes
Category winnerFire On IceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFire On Ice
SillageFire On Ice
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFire On IceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
whiskey83%
patchouli65%
warm spicy48%
fruity30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
amber69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryCitronBergamot
Heart
OakWhiskeyCedarwood
Base
PatchouliClearwood
Top
CognacRaspberryCinnamon
Heart
Rose PetalsCaramelMoss
Base
OakMyrrhCedarwoodAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Oak and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerThe DandyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,382
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews143
Overall rank#1,139
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews89
Category winnerFire On IceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Dandy opens with a brisk citrus lift and a tart raspberry touch before settling into boozy woods, oak, and patchouli. On skin it usually reads smooth, dry, and slightly warm rather than loud. This is a whiskey-led woody scent with a clear masculine tilt, though still wearable across genders. It suits cooler weathe…
Reviews →Fire On Ice is a boozy, sweet gourmand centered on cognac, raspberry, and caramel. Launched in 2025, this unisex fragrance leans into a warm, spicy profile perfect for chilly autumn and winter evenings. It captures a rich, fruit-forward warmth that lingers on the skin, offering an affordable alternative for those who …
Reviews →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, The Dandy or Fire On Ice?
Fire On Ice takes 6 of 7 categories. The Dandy is rated 3.89/5 from 826 votes; Fire On Ice is rated 4.23/5 from 417 votes. Choose The Dandy for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Fire On Ice for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, The Dandy or Fire On Ice?
They last about the same: Fire On Ice 70/100, The Dandy 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, The Dandy or Fire On Ice?
Fire On Ice projects furthest (Fire On Ice 63/100, The Dandy 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Dandy and Fire On Ice smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Oak and Cedarwood.
Is The Dandy or Fire On Ice better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fire On Ice is the stronger pick. For winter, The Dandy is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Dandy and Fire On Ice?
The Dandy has top notes of Raspberry, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Oak, Whiskey and Cedarwood, a base of Patchouli and Clearwood. Fire On Ice has top notes of Cognac, Raspberry and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose Petals, Caramel and Moss, a base of Oak, Myrrh, Cedarwood and Ambroxan.
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