Icon Elite Eau de Parfum vs Brooklyn Eau de Toilette
Icon Elite EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Brooklyn EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
Dunhill Icon Elite is a divisive woody scent: some find it a sophisticated, underrated gem, while others dismiss it as generic and underwhelming. It's affordable, but its performance is a toss-up - sometimes subtle, sometimes surprisingly long-lasting on clothes.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, fresh, and sophisticated on paper, but the performance is shocking for most. If you're lucky enough to have it last, you'll love it, but for many, it's a fleeting whisper that vanishes quicker than a free bar tab.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally refined woody character make it suitable for office wear. While pleasant, it lacks the strong projection often desired for dates or casual outings, though some find it sufficiently elegant for formal settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, aromatic character makes it highly suitable for everyday wear, including the office and casual outings, as it won't offend. However, its often-mentioned poor longevity and projection mean it might struggle to make an impact in formal settings or on a lively date, despite its sophisticated scent profile, reserving it for more intimate encounters instead.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy
Adds cedar and cypress, drops bergamot and bitter orange
Where to buy
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