Starwalker Eau de Parfum bottle Starwalker
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2005 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Starwalker Eau de Parfum
This one is a divisive crowd-pleaser; people either absolutely love its unique bamboo freshness or find it oddly synthetic and weak. Most acknowledge its lovely, clean scent profile, but many lament its shocking lack of performance.
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Our Verdict - Icon Elite Eau de Parfum
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 19%
Floral 3% 2%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 14% 13%
Sweet 13% 6%
Warm 18% 20%
Woody 28% 29%
Earthy 5% 11%
Animalic 10% 7%
Fresh 22% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Starwalker EdP
Icon Elite EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 21%
Only in Starwalker Eau de Parfum
Bamboo 39% Mandarin 28%
Only in Icon Elite Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 31% Bitter Orange 26% Lime 21%
Only in Starwalker Eau de Parfum
Musk 34% Sandalwood 33% Cedar 32%

Accords

Starwalker Eau de Parfum Icon Elite Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
80%
Citrus
67%
48%
Aromatic
75%
72%
Fresh Spicy
58%
56%
Powdery
48%
48%
Musky
45%
Leather
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
80%
67%
Aromatic shared
48%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
58%
Powdery shared
56%
48%
Musky shared
48%
45%
44%

Performance

Starwalker Eau de Parfum Icon Elite Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Starwalker Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and gym wear, even if oversprayed. The poor longevity and sillage mean it's best for casual settings or intimate dates where closeness can compensate for its weak projection.

Icon Elite Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
86%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Sandalwood, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Starwalker Eau de Parfum
Icon Elite Eau de Parfum
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