Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs Iconic

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Iconic

TOMAS ARSOV

3.002 votes

Rank #65,560 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Iconic
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Temptation1/3

Iconic2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iconic
Sillage & projection: Iconic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Temptation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

IconicTOMAS ARSOV

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIconic

SillageIconic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

floral100%

fresh86%

green72%

fruity58%

woody44%

amber30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Peach BlossomRoseBlack MuskLilyPalmarosaWisteriaRice Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green LilacTea LeafPeony

Heart

Peach BlossomPetitgrainWisteria

Base

CedarwoodAmberOsmanthus

InformationalShared notesPeach Blossom and Wisteria. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Temptation reads as a soft floral musk with a peachy, fresh opening, rose through the middle, and a slightly waxy, powdery drydown. It feels elegant rather than loud, with green and white floral facets that keep it airy. Based on the small set of reviews, this is better suited to someone who likes delicate floral …

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Tomas Arsov Iconic opens with a crisp wave of green lilac and wet tea leaf, presenting a fresh, dewy garden atmosphere. As the scent settles on the skin, a soft peach blossom note emerges to add a delicate fruitiness, preventing the composition from feeling too sharp. It is an airy, bright floral blend suited for warm…

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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, The Temptation or Iconic?

Iconic takes 2 of 3 categories. The Temptation is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Iconic is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Temptation for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Iconic for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Temptation or Iconic?

Iconic lasts longest (Iconic 60/100, The Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Temptation or Iconic?

Iconic projects furthest (Iconic 50/100, The Temptation 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Temptation and Iconic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Peach Blossom and Wisteria.

Is The Temptation or Iconic better for summer or winter?

Iconic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Temptation and Iconic?

The Temptation features Peach Blossom, Rose, Black Musk, Lily and Palmarosa. Iconic has top notes of Green Lilac, Tea Leaf and Peony, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Petitgrain and Wisteria, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Osmanthus.