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Ice*Men Eau de Parfum bottle Ice*Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2007 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Dramatic Eau de Parfum bottle Dramatic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ice*Men EDP
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 - Dramatic EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sospiro Perfumes - Opera. Built around Nutmeg, Rose, Virginia Cedar, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Sospiro Perfumes - Opera.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ice*Men EDP
Dramatic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 100% vs 37%
Only in Dramatic
Rose 34% Cedar 28%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 28%
Patchouli 33% vs 26%
Only in Ice*Men
Woody 33%

Accords

Ice*Men Dramatic
100%
Woody
70%
97%
Patchouli
58%
Musky
57%
Earthy
50%
Balsamic
Sweet
50%
49%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
70%
97%
58%
57%
50%
50%
49%

Performance

Ice*Men Dramatic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Dramatic

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Nutmeg, Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ice*Men EDP
Dramatic EDP
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