What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes. The heart brings cedar and geranium. On the skin it settles into amber and cedar. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2003
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Ice notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Aramis Ice EDC in detail
Aramis is the house behind Ice EDC. It comes as Eau de Cologne.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €82, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Viktor&Rolf Antidote but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
How far Ice spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Joop! Le Bain and Viktor&Rolf Antidote.
More from Aramis
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Tobacco Reserve, Havana and Devin.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include nutmeg and labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
Which weather suits Ice
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Ice dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (7 shared notes), Joop! Le Bain (6 shared notes), Viktor&Rolf Antidote (6 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Joop! Le Bain starts from €32.
Quick answers
When did Ice come out?
It came out in 2003.
Is Ice better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.