Century Eau de Parfum vs Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Century

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

Icon Racing

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Century

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Icon Racing

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Century Eau de Parfum

Dunhill Century is the definition of an underrated gem. It's a clean, sophisticated citrus-woody fragrance that consistently garners compliments, making it a surprise crowd-pleaser for those in the know. Don't fall for the 'fabric softener' comparisons - this is far more refined than that.

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Our Verdict - Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Dunhill Icon Racing is a divisive crowd-pleaser. Some folk love its fresh, clean, mass-appealing vibe; others find it generic and synthetic. Whether it's a 'monster projector' or a skin scent depends entirely on whose nose you trust.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	37%	22%
Floral	10%	16%
Fruity	5%	2%
Green	4%	8%
Sweet	12%	8%
Warm	13%	18%
Woody	21%	16%
Earthy	7%	8%
Animalic	5%	11%
Fresh	21%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Century EdP

Icon Racing EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 33% vs 38%

Bergamot 32% vs 28%

Only in Century Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 35%

Only in Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 32%

Only in Century Eau de Parfum

Neroli 47% Frankincense 28% Cardamom 25%

Only in Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 39% Lavender 37% Pepper 23%

Shared Notes

Musk 21% vs 39%

Only in Century Eau de Parfum

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 43% Sandalwood 36%

Only in Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Guaiac Wood 32% Vetiver 28%

Accords

Century Eau de Parfum Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

90%

Woody

60%

56%

Aromatic

80%

58%

Fresh Spicy

78%

58%

Warm Spicy

63%

47%

White Floral

62%

Lavender

60%

54%

Earthy

51%

Powdery

45%

Musky

51%

47%

Amber

Citrus shared

100%

Woody shared

90%

60%

Aromatic shared

56%

80%

Fresh Spicy shared

58%

78%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

63%

White Floral shared

47%

62%

Lavender

60%

Earthy

54%

Powdery shared

51%

45%

Musky

51%

Amber

47%

Performance

Century Eau de Parfum Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Century Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and slightly woody profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, drawing compliments without being overpowering. While not a beast in projection, its consistent presence and versatility lend it to date nights and even some formal settings, though its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal, heavy-hitting environments.

Icon Racing Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, drawing compliments without being overpowering for most. While some experience strong performance that might reduce its office appeal, many find it has moderate projection and longevity, fitting well into various daytime casual settings. However, its 'mass-appealing' and 'generic' nature makes it less ideal for formal occasions.