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The Icon Eau de Parfum
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The Icon Eau de Parfum by Antonio Banderas is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features top notes of bergamot, black pepper and juniper; heart notes of lavender, suede and cypress; and base notes of benzoin, patchouli, vetiver and labdanum.
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benzoin
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- Positivo 74%
- Neutral 16%
- Negativo 9.9%
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I’m sorry to appear again, but I became obsessed with this since I smelled it months ago. This simple bottle from an actor’s brand, a flanker of a fragrance that smells practically identical to Dior Sauvage, smells much better in quality than more expensive designer brands like Ralph Lauren, Paco Rabanne, or Versace, and has a reduced cost. The blend of suede with spicy and ambered characters is masterful. And yet, it still doesn’t explain my feeling. I am a writer and artist; I will try to do better. I entered the shop, remembered it was based on leather, and went in with few expectations after lightly smelling the EDT. Upon spraying it, I was transported back 15 years. I was no longer in that dusty, semi-desert town in Mexico. I travelled ten thousand kilometres in a millisecond, crossed the Atlantic in an instant. My true eyes opened. Physics didn’t matter. The night was cool and pleasant; the semi-desert cold had disappeared. There were no dark mountains. Lights extended in all directions, like static fireflies. A few streets away, the Eiffel Tower stood imposingly. A burst of perfume caressed my nose, coming from a perfumery near the Champs-Élysées. Debussy played in the background.
A good fragrance, but I see it on men over 35. I bought this and the EDT to test them on my skin, but I didn’t like this one precisely because of that, so I gave it to my father. Still, it’s a good warm and intimate fragrance since it doesn’t have a great trail. Lasts about 8 hours but from the third hour onwards, it stays close to the skin.
What a surprise with this actor’s perfume. I won’t discuss longevity, but given its value, there’s no problem with over-applying. Its aroma immediately reminds me of Givenchy EDP, of course, at a very fair price of $20 for 100ml. The opening is loaded with lavender and pepper, evolving into a serious and sober scent perfect for dressing well. I see it as perfect for autumn and winter, very easy to like.
I own it and use it occasionally; it doesn’t drive me crazy. It smells good and is well-made, but it just doesn’t fully convince me. It’s very personal. I recommend trying it to clear your doubts; it’s quite particular.
I bought it because of videos where people said they liked it. I’m changing my comment because after smelling it properly, I’ve come to like it. It’s a rather serious and formal scent.
Similar to The Icon EDT, as both retain the pepper-lavanda combo, though this one does it with darker and sweeter tints. The suede note gives it a masculine, mature, slightly dark and dry touch. I understand why it’s compared to Azzaro Wanted by Night, but the Azzaro is richer, fruitier, with lots of cinnamon, more nocturnal, and has better performance. But if you like one, you’ll probably like the other, especially in the dry down. Lasts approx. 5 hours. Projection is good for the first half-hour, then skin scent. Use: good for daily wear on cool days. I don’t see it as a night scent because it falls short on potency and isn’t particularly sensual. Price matches the product.
Not even remotely similar to the Icon EDT. A Challenger V6 is not similar to a Demon :/ The previous review is misleading.
My favourite fragrance from Antonio Banderas. On my skin, I notice warm pepper, fresh grapefruit, suede slightly powdery, vanillaised benzoin, and patchouli. Although the trail isn’t the best, I recommend it for relatively formal situations.
Although my previous reviews were in-store tests, now that I own it, the ingredient quality from Puig seems impressive. For $30, they offer something better constructed than JPG and CH fragrances, which were commercial disasters. The nose seems anonymous, but it was created by AB/Puig’s in-house perfumer. The EDT is almost identical to Dior Sauvage EDT (citrus, pepper, ambroxan, herbal nuances, and woods), while the EDP uses lavender and tangerine with a liquorish note, an aromatic pepper reminiscent of cardamom, and a hyper-realistic suede akin to saffron, taken from Le Male Essence de Parfum. Citrusy and aromatic at first, then the suede emerges with woods and a non-dominant amber hint. There is an undeclared lily or iris note here, though present in the signature, plus a certain fruity/aldehydic apple nuance. It does not resemble Givenchy Gentleman EDP, but rather its 2017 EDT sister, which I bought cheaply at $20 seeking a CH Privé clone; never do that! If designers are resold, sell them at a good price. For work? No. Better for night dates, sensual occasions, black tie, casual outings, or hitting on someone. For formal events, I prefer Bentley For Men. If you are young and like it, use it and get used to it; it smells good (not like gum or shower gel, it has suede with an animal tone). For $30, it’s worth buying several. I find it better than Givenchy and superior to Bentley, which lately smells synthetic. Totally masculine; I’ve never seen a woman wear suede. Some mention incense, but I don’t detect it (I am a smoker, which reduces my sensitivity to smoky notes). The incense could be resinous olibanum or the church accord from Lapidus. In summary: highly recommended, buy this instead of generic blue fragrances. Probably the best AB launch, and few things on the market offer this quality-price ratio (Agua Brava, Benetton Cold, Colors Black Intenso, Quorum). P.S.: Longevity isn’t beastly, but applying on clothes never fails; it sits perfectly on the shirt collar. Edit: It resembles Gentleman EDP in the dry down due to amber and resins, but the top and heart notes are different.
I believe this is one of AB’s finest, the most distinctive scent from the brand alongside The Secret Temptation. Excellent value for money; it’s serious and masculine, ideal for cool weather or daytime wear. It opens citrusy with grapefruit and spicy with pepper, then shifts to a serious, slightly dark and green aroma, quite linear. I don’t detect the orris, but there is a dusty note. It radiates seriousness and is rare to smell. Lasts 7-8 hours on skin, with moderate projection initially before settling into a personal bubble. It doesn’t resemble Armani Code or Gentleman EDP at first, but after several hours it bears similarities to both, as well as Boss Bottled Parfum. An excellent accessible alternative, the best candidate for ‘good, beautiful, and cheap’.
Quite a sweet fragrance, dominated by grapefruit. It’s easy to wear and you won’t go unnoticed, but I’d reserve it for suits rather than informal situations. Not for daily wear as it could become cloying. Good longevity for the price. The best of Antonio Banderas, even if that’s not much to say. For people over 30.
A good perfume for dates and night outings, though I feel it’s more suited to older gentlemen rather than young people.
Exquisite fruity aroma, with a dry-down reminiscent of Givenchy Gentleman. I believe if AB perfumes were just five euros more expensive, we’d happily pay the extra to make them last a little longer, but it is a good fragrance.
I love the scent, but as we all know, AB perfumes don’t last or project much. If they could release a Le Parfum or Elixir version that projected and lasted longer, I would honestly be willing to pay double the price.
The Icon EDP is captivating from the very first spray. It projects for an hour, lasting around six hours on skin and up to twelve on clothes. It feels high quality with no synthetic notes. From Antonio Banderas’s house, I think this is one of the best in terms of quality and longevity. I see it as suitable for men over 30, ideal for evening wear or on cold or air-conditioned days. Highly recommended at 100%.
Fantastic fragrance, gentlemen, something delicious at an excellent price.
I bought it blindly on recommendation. It’s not unpleasant nor does it give a wow effect, but for a casual perfume, it’s fine.
It’s rare for it not to resemble the EDT, the Elixir, or the Attitude; they are worlds apart. This and the EDT start the same with a citrus and pepper opening, followed by lavender. Here, something resinous, woody, and spicy enters, making it a serious flanker. Benzoin and suede dominate, giving it a mature character, while the woods are stronger than in the EDT. It’s not an easy scent; the EDT is more versatile and smells better, although this projects more. It suits winter or autumn in formal settings, but isn’t for everyday wear. I’ve received compliments, especially from older women, but I notice others didn’t like it as much. I like it but feel it lacks something. It’s a good purchase for the price, but try before you buy and keep other perfumes in your rotation.
What a pity; it smells delicious but lasts and projects nothing, leaving no trail. Despite that, it’s very economical. I use it before bed because it’s so relaxing that, even though I know it won’t be detectable in 20 minutes, it’s worth it for the aroma.
It’s like the Fakhar Black but with dark wood notes. Rich, but it’s a perfume for everyday life. It barely reaches three hours, very soft, yet for its price, it’s more than recommended.
I use it daily, but in extreme heat it clashes with sweat and smells unpleasant. It’s subtle, so with 6 sprays from the 200ml bottle, it lasts the day. The scent lasts about 6 hours, though the projection is just about an hour. Ideal for going out with friends or to uni without drawing too much attention, though it also works in formal settings if you have the longevity. Note: 9/10. Incredible value for money; $30 for 200ml is a steal. If I find it on offer, I’ll buy it again without hesitation.
Disappointing; it smells synthetic and has high longevity. It resembles 90% a ten-euro fragrance from Nike in a green bottle; I perceive a marked note of coconut and tonka.
I’ll keep it as concise as possible: it’s not a bad perfume; it’s exquisite from every angle. It has decent projection for its price, lasting two hours at a range of a metre and a half, then becoming more intimate and lasting on skin up to seven hours. Opening of grapefruit and black pepper evolving into suede or leather with lavender, very rich. For the price, it’s recommended. Projection 7.5, Longevity 8, Trail 7, My score 7.5.
The Icon Eau de Parfum has a slightly sweet, deep, and dark opening where vetiver, pepper, suede, and grapefruit are noticeable. The scent is very good, impossible not to like, but I feel I wouldn’t buy it again due to its scarce longevity and low projection. Its trail is intimate, but whoever smells it will give compliments. Scent 9/10, Trail 5/10, Longevity 6/10, Projection 5/10, Price 8/10. If you want a good and unique scent, it will serve you, but you must reapply every two hours to be felt moderately.
Very rich scent, with a well-masculine and youthful opening, almost for children; you can smell the lavender. In the dry down, it’s very similar to Homme Courage, but less spicy and not so piercing.
Good price, but its longevity is very poor. For that price range, better an Arabic fragrance that projects more.
It’s the most formal in the line. I don’t know why, but I sense a 60% resemblance to Le Male Parfum. This is for nights out, nothing for daily use; it has nothing to do with its siblings. I perceive it as sweet and spicy due to the pepper; it looks very good at a wedding and is worth it for the price.
The truth is, it didn’t fully convince me. Its citrus and spicy notes smell medicinal, something strident at first. Although some friends like it: Scent 6/10, Trail 7/10, Longevity 6.5/10. I don’t like it altogether, though others might. I recommend 6 to 10 sprays.
This is what I wear when I don’t know what to put on. It has medium longevity and projection, so for the price, I recommend buying an Arabic fragrance and doing 8 to 12 sprays to project a metre or a metre and a half away.
What a disappointment. I remember this from 2022 when it lasted well and projected as AB always does, but two weeks ago I was gifted the The Icon EDP in 200ml and what bad luck: it doesn’t last an hour, and if I say it projects for 10 minutes, that’s generous. If you read this, don’t buy it; it’s been ultra-reformulated. It could be my skin type, though I don’t believe in that much, but it smells awful, with a brutal alcoholic opening, or simply smell it before spending money. That’s all, I’m putting it in the cupboard.
This perfume is a bomb, very underrated in the market; undoubtedly, it’s the one that has given me the most compliments. I used it for daily wear, university, the gym, etc. It lasted on my skin for about 8-10 hours, creating trails of a metre and a half with good projection. It does not disappoint.
@111maxi22 I disagree. Gentleman lasts longer, but the ingredient quality (being from Firmenich, ew) is INFINITELY inferior in Givenchy compared to The Icon, which uses IFF ingredients. I prefer it a thousand times over Givenchy, or even above Bentley For Men, although it lasts much less. It’s not a big deal anyway: 8 hours for Givenchy, 5 or 6 for Banderas. Half the price, and I have a clear winner. For those who find it doesn’t last as long, it’s a matter of bottle ageing. A very common fallacy. All it takes is for the liquid to age for a couple of months. This applies to all perfumes, including the first batch of Sauvage (they supposedly never reformulated it, for some reason, I believe so) and old Aventus: after 3-4 years, the base notes intensify and the opening decays, creating the illusion of heavier fragrances. Do not buy Arab perfumes above these; they are made with cheap materials and lack ingredients of this quality, even if they last longer.
An uninnovative fragrance, but very wearable and pleasant. In the opening, a sticky note is noticeable that does its magic and evolves quickly into a quite linear, sweet accord. For me, it easily lasts 6 or 7 hours; solid performance, although it’s not a ‘beast mode’. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense scent for cold climates, it’s a great alternative, especially for those over 30. There have always been and will be bolder proposals, yet it has secured an important place in my collection. Good, beautiful, and cheap 🙂
@JavierSantana I made a mistake not deleting that review; I have long since completely retracted my opinion. As I’ve learned more, my appreciation has changed drastically. I noticed a resemblance to Gentleman EDP, but it’s very slight; they only share the undisclosed suede note and perhaps the spicy peppery and woody hints. Otherwise, it revolves around lavender and grapefruit in the opening, unlike Givenchy, which is a heavy autumn/winter fragrance. One could say it takes Gentleman to a fresher point, but it’s neither an inspiration nor a match, and dismissing any resemblance to the Natura you mentioned is wrong, as they are entirely different. On my skin, it lasts 6 hours: the first 4 with decent intensity, then fading slightly. Trail and projection are interesting for the first hour before slowly disappearing.
@111maxi22 That’s life, mate. It’s wise to change one’s mind. I hope you enjoy both; I like the Banderas much more than the Givenchy. If I were given either as a gift, I’d definitely go for the Banderas.
I bought it blindly and what a surprise; I loved it so much that I dream of using it more than other scents in my collection. The dry-down is very pleasant, and I wish it lasted longer. Highly recommended. Scent 10/10, longevity and trail 8/10.
From the Icon line by Antonio Banderas, this is my favourite, although I only own the original, this one, and the Elixir. The opening seems very sharp and synthetic, but the dry-down is exquisite. It has a suede note that I adore, and I believe it can be worn in any season, though it’s ideal for mild days.
I’ve never liked it. I preferred trying the original, which I loved more than this one. Again, the prominent lavender feels like something for older people, something I confirmed with other perfumes like the classic JPG. It was a gift from a cousin; he gave it to me half-used, so I couldn’t get the full experience out of it. Nevertheless, don’t be swayed: try it if you enjoy lavender-based perfumes.
It opens citrusy but becomes incredibly sweet from the first spray. The initial brightness fades quickly, leaving a sweet, silky, suede-like fragrance that smells almost like cashmere (though the website says suede). It feels a bit mature, ideal for a date due to that seductive, non-strident vibe. Sweet but not cloying, with a mysterious touch.
The performance is identical to the EDT, but the scent is on another level: sophisticated and far from that $30 price tag. It reminds me of Givenchy Gentleman EDP, but with a more earthy and chocolatey twist. It lacks the punch of that one, yet it’s much more wearable. It’s the perfect midpoint between easy-going and attention-grabbing. In a world of Aventus and Sauvage, this stands out for its character. Scent 9.5/10, Price 10/10, Projection and longevity 7/10 each.