How it smells
It smells mostly fresh spicy and woody. Ginger and citrus at the top, lavender and geranium in the middle and cedar and akigalawood at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 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
About Dsquared2 Icon EDP
Icon EDP is made by Dsquared2. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Icon price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €64. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Kilian K Rilp50.
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, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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 fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
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The style of Icon
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and woody smells and notes like lavender and cedar. Less obvious notes include clary sage and patchouli.
If you like Icon, try these
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Y (5 shared notes), Kilian K Rilp50 (5 shared notes), Dolce&Gabbana Dolce & Gabbana K (5 shared notes) and Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Icon last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Icon?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.