89%
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Ice*Men Eau de Parfum bottle Ice*Men
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U Gender U
2007 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ice*Men
This one's a divisive throwback - a patchouli bomb that some absolutely rave about for its unique icy freshness, while others find it a bit too much or just plain weird. It's discontinued now, so if you're curious, good luck finding a bottle that isn't astronomically priced.
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Our Verdict - Initial
This is a seriously solid contender if you're after a smooth, woody oud that delivers on scent and value. Forget the low ratings- it's a fan favourite, especially after a bit of 'maceration' to hit its stride.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 4%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 15% 7%
Warm 20% 20%
Woody 37% 45%
Earthy 38% 25%
Animalic 13% 16%
Fresh 2% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ice*Men EdP
Initial EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Woody 19% vs 100%

Accords

Ice*Men Initial
100%
Woody
100%
97%
Patchouli
61%
Oud
93%
73%
Fresh Spicy
88%
63%
Warm Spicy
80%
58%
Musky
52%
Lavender
58%
57%
Earthy
47%
50%
Balsamic
Metallic
50%
49%
Powdery
Leather
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Patchouli shared
97%
61%
Oud
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
80%
Musky shared
58%
52%
58%
Earthy shared
57%
47%
50%
50%
49%
46%

Performance

Ice*Men Initial
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ice*Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bold, unique character and strong projection make it less suited for formal or conservative office environments. However, the 'icy fresh' aspect and warm weather suitability mentioned by many reviewers position it well for casual outings, dates, and even sports where a refreshing yet distinctive scent is desired.

Initial

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and woody-oud character make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and formal events. The community reviews highlight its compliment-pulling power and smooth, lasting scent. It's a bit too heavy and luxurious for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
91%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Musky, Earthy accords and Patchouli, Nutmeg notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ice*Men
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