By Kilian · 2020
Roses on Ice EDP
Longevity
4–7 h60% of 27 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 90 people
Season
Summer7 in 10 season mentions
fresh
uplifting
cool cucumber and lime over soft rose
Scent Notes
Fresh
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What the community says
Fresh and light & airy, made for summer
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 110+ describe how long it lasts, 90 how far it projects and 81 how it smells. Most other posts only name Roses on Ice.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts110+ people
4–7 h
for 60% of people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
60% of people get 4–7 hours. From 27 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (5.5 h).
25%
45% Moderate
30% Long-lasting
25% fades quickly · rounded to the nearest 5%
Mixed reports on wear time
How far it projects90 people
Projection varies
about half say it stays close to the skin
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about half say it stays close to the skin, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it76 mentions
7 in 10
season mentions are summer
7 in 10 summer3 in 10 other seasons
From 76 mentions of a season.
Summer
Where opinion splits
Say it lasts a long timeSay it fades quickly
Splits opinion on how long it lasts
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Also worth knowing
Compliments
9%
9% of people say it gets them compliments (98).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
Creators on Roses on Ice3 videos
Similar perfumes
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Summary in words
By Kilian Roses on Ice: what people say about it.
In short: Fresh and light & airy, made for summer.
Worn by everyone.
60% of people get 4–7 hours of wear (27 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 5.5 hours).
About 45% of 110+ people say it lasts a moderate time (mixed reports on wear time).
Projection varies (90 people): No single story here: about half say it stays close to the skin, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Of the 76 mentions of a season, about 7 in 10 are about summer weather.
People wear it most for: summer.
Splits opinion on how long it lasts: 30% of 110+ say it lasts a long time, 25% say it fades quickly.
9% of people say it gets them compliments (98).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Icy Roses by Fragrance World (90% of voters).
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 300+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
By Kilian Roses on Ice smells like cool cucumber and lime over soft rose. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, moves into rosa centifolia and settles on musk and sandalwood. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 2020.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: you are unsure about strong fresh notes; this one divides opinion.
- Skip if: you dislike green fragrances.
Around $187.
Explore more: More from By Kilian · Fresh perfumes · Lime perfumes · Musk perfumes
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
By Kilian
By Kilian was founded in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy. 60 perfumes from By Kilian are listed on Scendira, from about $14 to $460.
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Picks on the nose
Described as warm cognac, cinnamon toast, creamy vanilla: Angels' Share (Eau de Parfum, 2020); cognac up top and praline, vanilla and sandalwood underneath. Love Don't Be Shy (Eau de Parfum, 2007) shows up as sweet orange blossom, vanilla caramel, soft powder, with neroli and bergamot first and sugar, vanilla and caramel at the base. Reach for Princess (Eau de Parfum, 2022) if you like marshmallow tea dusted with ginger.
Related collections: gourmand perfumes and clean and musky perfumes. Every house sits in the brands page.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool cucumber and lime over soft rose. It opens with cucumber, juniper berry and lime, moves into rosa centifolia and settles on musk and sandalwood.
Wearers report that it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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