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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 - Only You Black Eau de Toilette
This budget-friendly scent delivers a warm, spicy hit that punches above its weight for the price. Don't expect beastly performance, but it's a solid everyday choice if you're after that Givenchy Gentleman-esque vibe without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 10%
Floral 14% 11%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 20% 20%
Sweet 4% 5%
Warm 17% 20%
Woody 17% 21%
Earthy 17% 22%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 21% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 29%
Pepper 24% vs 23%
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Neroli 32% Petitgrain 18%
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Cardamom 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 41%
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Cardamom 27% Juniper 24% Sage 21%
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Green 35% Geranium 24%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 31% vs 25%
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Oakmoss 24% Iris 23% Leather 22%
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Patchouli 50% Woody 25%

Accords

Icon Eau de Parfum Only You Black Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
73%
56%
Warm Spicy
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy
58%
80%
Citrus
48%
Patchouli
74%
49%
Lavender
65%
60%
Woody
58%
50%
Green
58%
52%
Earthy
48%
Aromatic shared
100%
73%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
58%
Citrus shared
80%
48%
74%
Lavender shared
49%
65%
Woody shared
60%
58%
Green shared
50%
58%
Earthy shared
52%
48%

Performance

Icon Eau de Parfum Only You Black Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

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Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its warm spicy character and modest performance make it best suited for casual wear or dates where close proximity is desired. It's too soft for formal events and not fresh enough for sport, while its dark, cosy feel makes it less ideal for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Lavender accords and Cardamom, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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