Icon Elite
woody up front, then aromatic, settling into warm spicy.
About
Icon Elite by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Icon Elite was launched in 2016. Top notes are Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Lime; middle notes are Vetiver, Black Pepper, Blue Sage and Juniper; base notes are Ebony, Sandalwood, Suede and Labdanum. With the first fragrance of…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Icon Elite smell like?
woody up front, then aromatic, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: woody, aromatic, warm spicy.
What notes are in Icon Elite?
Top: Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Lime. Heart: Vetiver, Black Pepper, Blue Sage, Juniper. Base: Ebony, Sandalwood, Suede, Labdanum.
How long does Icon Elite last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Icon Elite loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Icon Elite best for?
Fall is the top pick (36%). Winter is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Icon Elite?
Night wear leads at 56%. Day is a secondary pick at 44%.
Is Icon Elite for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 80% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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