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Icon
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Icon by Alfred Dunhill is an aromatic woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2015, this composition was created by perfumer Carlos Benaïm. The top notes unfold with neroli, bergamot, black pepper and petit grain; the heart reveals a harmony of black pepper, lavender, cardamom, juniper berries and sage; while the base notes settle on vetiver, oakmoss, iris, leather and oud wood.
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Salida
neroli
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Corazón
black pepper
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Base
vetiver
Comunidad
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- Positivo 82%
- Negativo 9.7%
- Neutral 8.2%
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It’s a great fragrance. I’m from Mexico and the truth is I got it at a bit of a price, but I have no regrets. It has a complicated and exclusive scent. I recommend it widely.
I’ve tried very few from this house and curiosity led me to sample it after reading good comments. After wearing it for a few hours, I like it. It’s fresh, but not aquatic; it’s more loaded with woods. At the base, you can feel the vetiver with a balsamic freshness like Guerlain Homme with its Cuban mojito. It has nothing to do with Declaration de Cartier. It breaks away from the current sweet trend, which makes it interesting, although I sense a slightly serious style. I think it suits the office or daytime use best. I don’t have it yet as other styles appeal to me now, but perhaps in the future. Recommended to try it.
I can’t write a formal review because the scent drives me mad; smelling it takes me straight back to my childhood, it smells like an exquisite soap. Perfumes from Corte Inglés usually have that lavender, clean, spiced, mossy, iris, woody, petit grain smell… in short, all my favourite notes in perfect harmony. I wouldn’t change a thing because its sillage and longevity are impressive; it suits semi-formal and formal occasions, making it a special perfume for unforgettable moments. I’m already off to buy it after waiting a year to try it again and see that my tastes have never changed and never will.
I bought it very recently and the truth is, I love it. It’s an EDP worth owning, although it’s not for everyone. It’s complex, original and versatile; I thought it would only serve for the evening, but no, it adapts very well to any temperature. The longevity and sillage are good, not a beast but certainly above average without a doubt. Excellent purchase; a bit pricey here in Uruguay, but worth it.
Not another thing, but pepper. After so long, I used it again and the game of Mr Benaïm became clear to me: I suppose by showing all his respect to Monsieur Ellena, he wanted to create a Terre d’Hermès for Dunhill. That is, for me, the ambition of this fragrance.
What a find! It’s simply wonderful; you put it on and you’re blown away. I bought the 50ml and have already ordered the 100ml to get my fill this summer. The packaging is a joy: taking it out of the box, feeling it, admiring it… then you apply it and you become whoever you want to be. Bear in mind, it’s for semi-formal occasions: jeans, white shirt… just joking! What a discovery.
It’s difficult to find in Chile and also expensive, but ultimately it’s worth it. It has good fixation despite being an eau de toilette. The good thing is that it’s exclusive, an inevitable fragrance that people will ask you about. I loved it; it’s not one of those that tickles your nose because it’s strong, it’s just right and necessary. I previously used Bleu de Chanel, but its fixation is terrible, although its aroma is excellent.
Wow! A great surprise that has led me to acquire this jewel, a creation that is no longer made so frequently. Although it has certain similarities with Cartier’s Declaration, it is also true that this one feels more masculine. Anyway, it’s always a pleasure to find great surprises when buying, and Icon is certainly one of them.
Deluxe, elegant, standout, imposing, clean… these are the adjectives I give to this fragrance, a true phenomenon.
Deluxe, elegant, striking, imposing, clean… These are the adjectives I give to this fragrance, a true phenomenon.
Very good fragrance, elegant, luxurious and bold. High-quality ingredients and an elegant bottle. Good longevity and trail.
What an essence! When I smelled it, the memory of Earl Grey came to me, what a fabulous bergamot! A very peppery, very elegant and clean bergamot. All in all, I recommend it. B+.
The fragrance is excellent, but the issue is that it reminds me of high society, something that has very little to do with me. I’m selling it because I don’t know in what situation I could use it. It is extremely fine and potent.
I can’t write a formal review because the scent drives me mad; smelling it automatically takes me back to my childhood, it smells like exquisite soap. English-cut perfumes usually have that lavender scent, clean, spiced, mossy, iris and woods… all my favourite notes in perfect harmony. I wouldn’t change a thing because its trail and longevity are impressive; it looks good for semi-formal and formal occasions, which makes it special for unforgettable moments. I’m already going to buy it after waiting a year to try it again and see that my tastes have never changed.
A classic bet, very refined and elegant, far from those repetitive modern laboratory proposals. With Dunhill Icon, you won’t smell like the majority. The bottle is a masterpiece and, due to its weight, could even serve as a self-defence weapon. Jokes aside, the idea of style and class is evident in both the ethics and the aesthetics; it’s dignified without being overly novel, yet endearing. The opening tells you everything: a fresh cologne with an Earl Grey-style bergamot, herbal and citrusy, with sparks of spice that give it a dangerous, peppery touch. Carlos Benaim composed it thinking of Jean-Claude Ellena and his clean-earthly puzzles. It evolves slowly towards something more classic, herbal, mossy and woody, without losing its fresh tone. It’s perfect for the office, what Edward Norton would wear in Fight Club. Harmless, safe and pleasant for everyone. Although the longevity exceeds five hours, towards the end it becomes too close to the skin, but it’s not a deal-breaker. It’s a very good proposal for white perfumes, ideal for seduction in daily life and projecting order, cleanliness and responsibility.
It’s not powerful at all as many claim; I’d even say it’s quite weak. The bottle is lovely, but it doesn’t last at all and is ridiculously expensive. I’m particularly disappointed and don’t understand the hype in the perfume industry. It sounds similar to Cartier’s Declaration. Anyway, I think it’s for daytime use. At night, in enclosed and polluted places, it disappears.
I’m just an ordinary guy with no pretensions regarding scent. And this fragrance simply didn’t convince me; I found it rather tiresome. I read so many revolutionary things about it that I got excited before trying it, but upon application, the aroma of grape soda or sweet, fizzy citrus felt excessive, especially with that woody base. I didn’t like it, though I understand it has fascinated younger people. In the end, whether something is good or bad is in everyone’s head, so don’t take my opinion as definitive.
One of my favourites, but its longevity and sillage are poor. It lasts only about three hours on my skin.
Solid and heavy bottle. Fresh, bitter, with mentholated lavender, citrus and resinous notes. The dry-down recalls Terre d’Hermès: same woody vetiver base but more toasted and medicinal, similar to Ellena’s Masterpiece. Decent performance, not much projection but lasts over ten hours on the skin. In high heat it projects strongly for the first two hours, risking being too intrusive. Not very versatile: suits a suit and tie, elegant and distinguished; it can appear youthful or very old-school depending on the wearer. For a businessman with money and luxury who doesn’t need compliments, knowing he is a young winner; his success and Icon fragrance prove it.
Dunhill is now owned by Richemont, founded in 1893 in London by Alfred Dunhill, an expert in leather harnesses for horses. It moved on to leather accessories, spectacles, watches and in 1907 opened its first tobacco and pipe shop. The first perfumes arrived in 1934, all masculine as they are today, though I wonder why they don’t create female marvels like Chloé. The Icon has class, is well-made and performs brilliantly. Hard to categorise; I see it as a Floral Citrus Spicy barbershop scent. The opening is deep, spicy citrus with neroli, petit grain and plenty of lively black pepper; it’s a morning scent, fresh yet from a distinguished gentleman, nothing trivial, with great packaging. Then a soapy, floral bathroom aroma appears, almost feminine or lightly masculine, with delicacy for women. There are probably floral notes beyond iris, perhaps linden, mimosa, lavender, iris and chamomile. Soft, evocative and with great performance. Romantic early twentieth-century, for gentlemen and ladies in cottons and muslins strolling through English countryside. Unisex, recommended for any occasion, moderate sillage and long-lasting. The bottle is exquisite, a jewel I wouldn’t throw away.
I adore it. A beautiful opening of neroli, black pepper and bergamot with orangey nuances, followed by cardamom and lavender. The base is a balanced vetiver with the dark touch of oud. It smells of fresh, spicy wood, citrus, slightly sweet, clean and elegant – classic and very masculine. Ideal for the office, versatile for all seasons and day or night. Long-lasting, with moderate projection.
I love it. The opening is beautiful and bright: neroli, black pepper and bergamot with orangey nuances, to which cardamom and lavender are added. In the base, a very balanced vetiver with the dark touch of oud. It’s a spicy woody, fresh, citrus, slightly sweet, clean and elegant scent, with a classic touch. Absolutely masculine. Very good for the office. Very versatile. Moderate performance. Ideal for spring, summer and autumn, both day and night. Longevity is lasting and sillage is moderate.
A very potent opening of neroli. After three or four hours, a slightly woody base emerges, though the neroli remains present throughout. Excellent longevity and sillage.
I like it. It is citrusy, sparkling and elegant for formal occasions (not evening wear). Everything is ruined by mediocre longevity and an almost non-existent sillage from the very start. I don’t know if it has been reformulated, but it lasts nothing. What a pity.
Hello, I also have my issues with this one. The Icon line is brilliant, but this and the Absolute are far too sweet for my taste. The ones I actually like and recommend are the Elite and the Racing. Updated review 2022: I’ve fallen in love with the entire Icon line. I gave it several chances and it won me over. I’m wearing it today and I’m fascinated.
New review: sometimes Dunhill disappoints. It smells like a classic, formal cologne without any originality. It is elegant and well-made, yet far too sweet and cloying for me; the sweetness overpowers the freshness. The best part is the dry down: it evolves well, becoming woody with integrated leather and oud, and you can detect the astringent vetiver. It lasts about seven hours, better on clothes than on skin. Ideal for evening, the beach, or spring/autumn. In summer it is cloying and nauseating. Well-constructed but boring, typical ‘gentleman’ section. The dry down is elegant but the overall impression is disappointing.
Bought it blindly and now I regret it. It’s not bad, but it’s for older people; I’m 22 and it just doesn’t suit me. On my skin, it smells strongly of absinthe and mint, almost like Vick’s VapoRub, with a hint of black pepper and something sweet and creamy. I can’t see myself wearing this before 25 without looking old. It’s versatile for day or night, cool or hot weather, but in the end, I’m giving it to my grandfather, the only one who’ll wear it well.
Picked this up in 2021 after reading all the glowing reviews, but the reality is quite different: total disappointment. It’s worth the price (45 dollars), but it’s not that fresh daytime scent I imagined; it smells more like evening, serious and formal. No spark at all; the opening reminds me of Paco Rabanne’s Black XS, though the iris and woods do help once it dries down. I don’t see it as suitable for heat or daytime wear; always test before buying blindly.
Very good fragrance, ideal for the office. It compares with Terre d’Hermes, but they only share citrus and woods: here there is sweet neroli, there bitter orange. Longevity and trail are normal. I’m still sticking with Terre despite the fact that they are equal in performance (Terre is not what it used to be before).
This Icon has surprised me. At first, it’s sparkling due to the pepper and neroli, which lasts 3-4 hours, and then it evolves into something aromatic, reaching a pleasant wave I don’t know where it comes from, it must be the vetiver or the oakmoss. I liked it and was surprised because it’s not linear. I think it’s one of the best in the Icon saga.
Every nose is a world. The Dunhill Icons are very different from each other. This Icon dry down has a star note that will last the lifetime of the perfume: neroli. For me, it leads to something sweet, childish and homely (like Jeanne en Provence’s Neroli Intense) and it shocks me to use it outside the home. It is designed to stand out outside. The neroli mixes with pepper and cardamom, slightly reminding me of Cartier’s Declaration (although Cartier doesn’t have neroli, but bitter orange). I see it closer to Declaration than to Terre d’Hermes. They are not the same, but they go down the same lane. Personally, I don’t like the intense neroli note and wouldn’t wear it, but it’s subjective. The perfume is good and has acceptable longevity. The best in the series remains the Icon Elite.
Super pleasant fragrance, perfect for warm climates. It has a slight sweetness mixed with a super elegant citrus. I recommend it with semi-formal clothing. From time to time, I pass by my shelf looking for just this one to smell it because it puts me in a good mood immediately. With 10 sprays, I get a trail and moderate longevity (6 hours), which I like. I love how I smell with it and have received compliments from women and men. What more could you ask for?
Cheap fragrance that smells expensive. It puts me in a good mood with its citrus notes and has a slight sweetness. Very good.
Fresh… and warm at the same time. Yes, it conveys both sensations. At some point, it seemed similar to Cartier’s Declaration, but with bergamot and neroli that bring much more freshness, without the cumin note. In terms of performance, it seemed correct; it lasted through a tough day at the office and gave a comforting sensation while it was raining heavily in the city, making my car seem to have a certain touch of hope. (8/10)
Neroli and cardamomo dominate, giving way to a unique freshness. It smells like something much more expensive than it is. The pepper adds a masculine and stately touch, while the bergamot brings maturity. It gives me ‘Miami Beach’ vibes: someone sophisticated and glamorous, walking on the beach in white trousers and a nice polo shirt. This ‘cheapie’ gives you more than any average designer fragrance; don’t hesitate to buy it, especially on sale between $25 and $45.
Smells like cheap but clean soap. Lavander dominates and the rest of the notes are very subtle.
I picked it up at the local duty free for around $40 for 100ml because the line is no longer sold and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity. It has an effervescent citrus-fruity opening, like a grape soda, and dries down to a lemon foot scent: fresh, aromatic, sweet, almost gourmand. From a distance, both the bottle and the aroma look expensive. It’s super versatile and is on my list of signature fragrances for work; it stands up to sweat and a full day. The only downside is that, like many budget options, the longevity is poor: a normal application lasts a maximum of 4 hours. You have to apply more than five sprays to reach 6+ hours. I’m not worried about the longevity as long as it doesn’t become a headache after many sprays.
Unique, vibrant and mature. It hit me right from the start with its originality and vitality; it filled me with joy and I didn’t hesitate to buy it. Although I gifted it and it wasn’t to their taste (which I’m grateful for), it is now my favourite to smell in the bottle, almost addictive. At first, it smelled like grape soda and something juicy, herbal and citrusy, like the lemon verbena from my neighbourhood used for infusions. Over time, ageing changed everything: now I strongly detect pepper, vetiver, lavender and that herb mixed with something like a Vitamin C tablet. It lasts well on skin and clothes, but it’s intimate, not projecting much. I never wear it to work or study because it feels like ‘old man’ to me, and sometimes my girlfriend says it smells good and other times it smells old. That’s why I only wear it at home to relax after a bath. It’s a great perfume I enjoyed, but I doubt I’ll buy it again as I don’t feel comfortable wearing it out, though I do recommend it.