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Icon Racing Eau de Parfum bottle Icon Racing EDP
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Midnight Black Tea Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Black Tea EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Icon Racing EDP
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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Our Verdict - Midnight Black Tea EDP
Intriguingly composed with a soothing yet deep character, perfect for thoughtful moments.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Icon Racing EDP
Midnight Black Tea EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 32% vs 38%
Bergamot 28% vs 61%
Only in Icon Racing
Grapefruit 39%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 46%
Guaiac Wood 32% vs 53%
Only in Icon Racing
Vetiver 28%

Accords

Icon Racing Midnight Black Tea
100%
Citrus
Tea
85%
80%
Aromatic
60%
Woody
80%
78%
Fresh Spicy
70%
60%
Lavender
Smoky
60%
51%
Musky
45%
Powdery
Floral
40%
100%
Tea
85%
80%
Woody shared
60%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
78%
70%
60%
60%
51%
45%
40%

Performance

Icon Racing Midnight Black Tea
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Icon Racing

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.

Midnight Black Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

With its tea and woody notes, it is best suited to cooler temperatures in spring and fall, providing warmth and comfort.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and soothing accords make it ideal for office wear and intimate dates, while less suitable for athletic or highly formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Icon Racing EDP
Midnight Black Tea EDP
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