Icon Eau de Parfum vs Extreme Eau de Parfum

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Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	1999
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Icon Eau de Parfum

Dunhill Icon is divisive: a bold, peppery neroli bomb some hail as a unique, sophisticated masterpiece with a 'grape soda' twist, others dismiss as cheap, synthetic, or just 'okay'. A true talker, but with variable performance.

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Our Verdict - Extreme Eau de Parfum

This one's a modern classic, divisive only by its weaker current formulation. The vintage was a beast and still represents understated elegance for those who know; newer batches still deliver the sophisticated tea-and-citrus freshness, just with less brawn.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	13%
Floral	14%	10%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	20%	15%
Sweet	4%	8%
Warm	17%	17%
Woody	17%	27%
Earthy	17%	13%
Animalic	5%	5%
Fresh	21%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Icon EdP

Extreme EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Neroli 31% vs 11%

Bergamot 25% vs 13%

Petitgrain 18% vs 10%

Only in Icon Eau de Parfum

Pepper 24%

Only in Extreme Eau de Parfum

Tea 18% Grapefruit 16% Lavender 10% Coriander 10% Galbanum 9%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 26% vs 15%

Only in Icon Eau de Parfum

Lavender 28% Juniper 24% Sage 21%

Only in Extreme Eau de Parfum

Fir Resin 19% Guaiac Wood 18% Pepper 16% Nutmeg 16% Rosewood 15%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 23% vs 19%

Iris 22% vs 19%

Only in Icon Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 31% Leather 22%

Only in Extreme Eau de Parfum

Musk 22% Cedar 20% Sandalwood 19%

Accords

Icon Eau de Parfum Extreme Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

80%

Citrus

100%

92%

Fresh Spicy

92%

60%

Woody

85%

50%

Green

72%

56%

Warm Spicy

Fresh

55%

52%

Earthy

51%

White Floral

Powdery

51%

49%

Lavender

Aromatic shared

100%

80%

Citrus shared

80%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

92%

Woody shared

60%

85%

Green shared

50%

72%

Warm Spicy

56%

Fresh

55%

Earthy

52%

White Floral

51%

Powdery

51%

Lavender

49%

Performance

Icon Eau de Parfum Extreme Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Icon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, often described as 'professional' and 'classy'. The variable performance means it can work, but for formal events, its longevity might be a gamble.

Extreme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal Sport

Bvlgari Extreme excels as an office scent due to its clean, inoffensive nature and moderate projection, creating a professional aura. Its freshness makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for daytime sports in warmer weather, but it's a bit too subtle for grand formal events.