What does it smell like?
It smells mostly leather and fresh spicy. Black pepper and bergamot at the top, saffron and black rose in the middle and agarwood (oud) and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Icon Absolute 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
Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute EDP in detail
Icon Absolute EDP is made by Alfred Dunhill. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Icon Absolute longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad is a lighter match.
Will people notice Icon Absolute?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by fresh spicy and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and fresh spicy smells and notes like saffron and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include jasmine and tobacco leaf. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
Icon Absolute dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum (5 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (6 shared notes), Maison Crivelli Oud Stallion unisex (4 shared notes) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad starts from €35.
More questions
Can women wear Icon Absolute?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Icon Absolute come out?
It came out in 2015.
What is the best season for it?
Winter.