Declaration Eau de Parfum vs Icon Eau de Parfum

Declaration

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1998	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££

Icon

ScentArt

A

Declaration

B

Icon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Declaration Eau de Parfum

This isn't for the TikTok generation, love. Cartier Declaration is a timeless classic - a complex, spicy-citrus masterpiece that commands respect. For those who get it, it's a 'holy grail'; for others, well, they just don't get it. Expect an interesting ride that might take a few wears to truly appreciate.

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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.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	16%
Floral	10%	14%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	14%	20%
Sweet	10%	4%
Warm	26%	17%
Woody	19%	17%
Earthy	16%	17%
Animalic	6%	5%
Fresh	15%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Declaration EdP

Icon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 12% vs 25%

Neroli 10% vs 31%

Only in Declaration Eau de Parfum

Bitter Orange 16% Caraway 16% Birch 13% Coriander 12% Mandarin 11% Artemisia 10%

Only in Icon Eau de Parfum

Pepper 24% Petitgrain 18%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 19% vs 26%

Juniper 11% vs 23%

Only in Declaration Eau de Parfum

Pepper 14% Ginger 12% Iris 12% Cinnamon 11% Orris 10% Jasmine 10%

Only in Icon Eau de Parfum

Lavender 28% Sage 21%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 19% vs 31%

Leather 15% vs 22%

Oakmoss 15% vs 23%

Only in Declaration Eau de Parfum

Tea 18% Cedar 18% Amber 14%

Only in Icon Eau de Parfum

Iris 23%

Accords

Declaration Eau de Parfum Icon Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

100%

96%

Fresh Spicy

92%

87%

Citrus

80%

73%

Woody

60%

72%

Warm Spicy

56%

55%

Leather

52%

Fresh

51%

Earthy

52%

White Floral

51%

Green

50%

Lavender

49%

46%

Smoky

46%

Iris

Aromatic shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

96%

92%

Citrus shared

87%

80%

Woody shared

73%

60%

Warm Spicy shared

72%

56%

Leather

55%

Fresh

52%

Earthy shared

51%

52%

White Floral

51%

Green

50%

Lavender

49%

Smoky

46%

Iris

46%

Performance

Declaration Eau de Parfum Icon Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Declaration Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate projection and sophisticated, clean character make it ideal for office and formal wear. While suitable for casual settings, its refined nature might be a bit much for active sports. It can work for a date, but some might find it a touch too serious.

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.