What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Cardamom and bitter orange at the top, vetiver and black pepper in the middle and ebony and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Icon Elite 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
A closer look at Alfred Dunhill Icon Elite EDP
Icon Elite EDP is made by Alfred Dunhill. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €52. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Prada Amber.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like vetiver and ebony. Less obvious notes include bergamot, blue sage and suede. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
How far Icon Elite spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber spreads further.
Other Alfred Dunhill perfumes
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by Signature Collection Agar Wood, Signature Collection Indian Sandalwood and Edition.
When in the day to wear Icon Elite
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. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2015.
If you like Icon Elite, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes), Prada Amber (5 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes) and Juicy Couture Dirty English (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Juicy Couture Dirty English starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Icon Elite?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Icon Elite come out?
It came out in 2016.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.