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- Year 2016
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultan
Sultan is the Arabian cheapie everyone's banging on about, but the performance is a real mixed bag. Some reckon it's a beast, others say it fades faster than a shy bloke's attempt at flirting. If you get a good batch, it's a fresh, woody winner that punches way above its price point.
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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 12% 19%
Floral 3% 2%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 9% 13%
Sweet 16% 6%
Warm 21% 20%
Woody 34% 29%
Earthy 2% 11%
Animalic 10% 7%
Fresh 18% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultan
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Notes

Accords

Sultan Icon Elite Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
83%
Aromatic
75%
65%
Warm Spicy
73%
67%
Fresh Spicy
58%
54%
Citrus
67%
64%
Powdery
48%
55%
Musky
45%
Leather
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
83%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
58%
Citrus shared
54%
67%
Powdery shared
64%
48%
Musky shared
55%
45%
44%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile, coupled with often light projection for some batches, makes it suitable for casual wear, office settings (if applied lightly), and even sport. The woody and spicy elements, however, keep it from being a top choice for very formal occasions. Its affordability also makes it a popular choice for 'workhorse' and everyday use.

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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
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
96%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Juniper, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultan
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