The Icon Eau de Parfum vs British Leather Eau de Parfum

The Icon

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U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

British Leather

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The Icon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Icon

A reliable, everyday masculine scent, The Icon serves as a fantastic entry point into the world of fragrance for beginners. While not a trailblazer, its pleasing blend of fresh spice and subtle warmth makes it a solid, affordable daily driver, especially if you're not expecting beast-mode performance.

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Our Verdict - British Leather

Dunhill British Leather isn't for everyone. It's a proper grown-up leather scent; rugged, smoky, and definitely leans masculine. If you like a challenge or prefer classic over modern, this could be your jam. Others might find it a bit too old-school or even like an ashtray.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	12%
Floral	4%	8%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	11%	18%
Sweet	9%	9%
Warm	18%	16%
Woody	23%	22%
Earthy	17%	14%
Animalic	11%	8%
Fresh	20%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

The Icon EdP

British Leather EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Juniper 23% vs 19%

Only in The Icon

Grapefruit 39% Pepper 37%

Only in British Leather

Cardamom 22% Hazelnut 21% Lemon 19% Bergamot 19%

Shared Notes

Lavender 42% vs 18%

Only in The Icon

Suede 37% Cypress 21%

Only in British Leather

Mate 26% Pepper 19% Violet Leaf 18% Orange Blossom 18%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 26% vs 17%

Vetiver 22% vs 15%

Only in The Icon

Benzoin 29% Labdanum 22%

Only in British Leather

Leather 30% Cypress 20% Sandalwood 16%

Accords

The Icon British Leather

100%

Fresh Spicy

80%

94%

Aromatic

100%

83%

Woody

94%

52%

Leather

80%

69%

Amber

68%

Lavender

63%

Warm Spicy

61%

Citrus

51%

Animalic

57%

52%

Musky

50%

Patchouli

Smoky

45%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

80%

Aromatic shared

94%

100%

Woody shared

83%

94%

Leather shared

52%

80%

Amber

69%

Lavender

68%

Warm Spicy shared

63%

61%

Citrus shared

61%

51%

Animalic

57%

Musky

52%

Patchouli

50%

Smoky

45%

Performance

The Icon British Leather

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Icon

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive nature make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While pleasant, its performance limitations and lack of unique flair keep it from being a top choice for formal events or high-energy sport.

British Leather

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its strong projection and distinct, rugged leather profile make it less suitable for the office and casual daytime wear. It shines in formal settings and evening dates, particularly in cooler weather, where its depth and lasting power are an asset.