How it smells
The first thing you smell is neroli and bergamot. The heart brings black pepper and lavender. On the skin it settles into vetiver and oakmoss. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Icon 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 EDP in detail
Icon EDP comes from Alfred Dunhill. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro and Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel spread further.
What Icon costs
The usual price in Europe is about €58. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Banana Republic Linen Vetiver.
How long Icon stays on skin
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. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Azzaro last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Alfred Dunhill Icon Elite lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like vetiver and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2015 and 2021.
If you like Icon, try these
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (7 shared notes), Azzaro (8 shared notes), Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel (7 shared notes) and Banana Republic Linen Vetiver (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel starts from €25.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Icon?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Icon come out?
It came out in 2015.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells.