Ice*Men Eau de Parfum bottle Ice*Men
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Black Tourmaline Eau de Parfum bottle Black Tourmaline

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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 - Black Tourmaline
Olivier Durbano's Black Tourmaline is an absolute beast of a scent, a divisive masterpiece that some call pure art and others find challenging. Expect a dark, smoky, and utterly unique experience that definitely isn't for those who play it safe with their fragrance. You'll either adore its intensity or run a mile.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 2%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 4%
Sweet 15% 9%
Warm 20% 28%
Woody 37% 28%
Earthy 38% 30%
Animalic 13% 19%
Fresh 2% 5%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Ice*Men Black Tourmaline
100%
Woody
90%
73%
Fresh Spicy
100%
97%
Patchouli
47%
Amber
79%
63%
Warm Spicy
77%
Aromatic
64%
58%
Musky
57%
Earthy
50%
Leather
56%
Oud
55%
50%
Balsamic
49%
Powdery
Mossy
48%
Woody shared
100%
90%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
100%
Patchouli shared
97%
47%
79%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
77%
64%
58%
Earthy shared
57%
50%
56%
Oud
55%
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Ice*Men Black Tourmaline
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Black Tourmaline

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, smoky, and long-lasting scent is too assertive for the office but incredibly intriguing for a mysterious date night. Its strong, dark character makes it fitting for formal events, though its artful edge might be lost in mundane casual settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
88%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Earthy, Woody accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ice*Men
Black Tourmaline
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