Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Aromatic
100%
Fresh Spicy
93%
Citrus
81%
Woody
60%
Warm Spicy
57%
Earthy
52%
White Floral
51%
Green
50%
Lavender
49%
Floral
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
IconbyAlfred Dunhillis a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men.Iconwas launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaim. Top notes are Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain; middle notes are Black Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).British fashion house Dunhill, under the new creative director John Ray, is launching a new fragrance for men in early 2015. The fragrance is named Icon, created by perfumer Carlos Benaim, who describes it:"Icon is the perfect expression of natural refinement, a translation of the luxurious and classic heritage of the Dunhill house, with, what's more, a touch of modernity .... The man who will wear Icon is a masculine and sophisticated gentleman."The composition is aromatic-woody with an opening of fresh bergamot and neroli absolute. Its heart includes spicy and aromatic notes of black pepper, lavender and cardamom, leaning on a woody base of smoky oud, vetiver, leather and oak moss.Andrew Cooper is the face of the campaign, shot by Annie Leibovitz. The fragrance comes in heavy metal bottle as 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Icon office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.