The smell in short
The first thing you smell is grapefruit and cardamom. The heart brings orange blossom and lavender. On the skin it settles into musk and guaiac wood. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Icon Racing 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 Racing EDP in detail
Icon Racing EDP comes from Alfred Dunhill. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Is Icon Racing your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like orange blossom and musk. Less obvious notes include bergamot, pepper and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
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Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How long Icon Racing stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Initio Parfums Prives Initio Rehab Extrait De Parfum and Parfums De Marly Layton last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Red lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like musk and guaiac wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums De Marly Layton spreads further.
More from this line
There are 3 other versions of this perfume, released between 2015 and 2021.
If you like Icon Racing, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Initio Parfums Prives Initio Rehab Extrait De Parfum (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Layton (5 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes) and Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Maurer & Wirtz Tabac Original starts from €23.
Questions people ask
Can women wear Icon Racing?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does Icon Racing cost?
About €58 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2017.