The Icon
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Grimoire
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A reliable, everyday masculine scent, The Icon serves as a fantastic entry point into the world of fragrance for beginners. While not a trailblazer, its pleasing blend of fresh spice and subtle warmth makes it a solid, affordable daily driver, especially if you're not expecting beast-mode performance.
Grimoire is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it scent that marries medieval imagery with a modern, unapologetic cumin note. If you're brave enough to venture beyond the initial skank, you'll find a captivating, earthy incense experience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 11% |
| Floral | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 11% | 15% |
| Sweet | 9% | 4% |
| Warm | 18% | 19% |
| Woody | 23% | 17% |
| Earthy | 17% | 25% |
| Animalic | 11% | 11% |
| Fresh | 20% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive nature make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While pleasant, its performance limitations and lack of unique flair keep it from being a top choice for formal events or high-energy sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, challenging profile, particularly the cumin, make it unsuitable for office wear. While some reviewers wear it casually, its strong character and introspective mood are better suited for special evenings, cooler weather, or solo enjoyment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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