Ga-De Icon Black
The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and fresh spicy. It opens with bergamot and tangerine, moves to lavender and bay leaf and dries down to black musk and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Icon Black 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 Ga-De Icon Black
Ga-De is the house behind Icon Black.
How long Icon Black stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Rabanne Phantom Parfum Paco and Parfums De Marly Sedley last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Ga-De Icon Vanilla Black lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like black musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Icon Black
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh spicy and lavender. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh spicy smells and notes like lavender and black musk. Less obvious notes include lemon and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense spreads further.
More from Ga-De
This house has 12 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Icon Instinct, Icon Jewel and Icon Pearl.
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.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
If you like Icon Black, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Rabanne Phantom Parfum Paco (6 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (5 shared notes), Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense (7 shared notes) and Chanel Pour Monsieur (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Icon Black good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear Icon Black?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.