Icon Racing Eau de Parfum bottle Icon Racing
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U Gender U
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Tres Bon Eau de Parfum bottle Tres Bon

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Which Should You Buy?

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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Our Verdict - Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Tres Bon is a divisive clone, swinging between fans who detect subtle nuances inspired by Creed and those utterly disappointed by its weak performance and synthetic character. Expect a muddled, powdery experience that barely lasts.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 18%
Floral 16% 18%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 8% 5%
Sweet 8% 17%
Warm 18% 20%
Woody 16% 12%
Earthy 8% 4%
Animalic 11% 8%
Fresh 23% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Icon Racing EdP
Tres Bon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 33%
Only in Icon Racing Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 39% Cardamom 32%
Only in Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Spicy 35% Lemon 31%
Shared Notes
Lavender 37% vs 33%
Only in Icon Racing Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 39% Pepper 23%
Only in Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Violet 41% Pink Pepper 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 28%
Only in Icon Racing Eau de Parfum
Guaiac Wood 32% Vetiver 28%
Only in Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 35% Vanilla 19% Amber 18%

Accords

Icon Racing Eau de Parfum Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
72%
45%
Powdery
100%
80%
Aromatic
58%
78%
Fresh Spicy
50%
60%
Woody
75%
51%
Musky
66%
63%
Warm Spicy
61%
60%
Lavender
60%
Citrus shared
100%
72%
Powdery shared
45%
100%
Aromatic shared
80%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
78%
50%
Woody shared
60%
75%
Musky shared
51%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
61%
Lavender shared
60%
60%

Performance

Icon Racing Eau de Parfum Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Tres Bon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its weak projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't overpower. The clean and slightly powdery profile also lends itself to casual daytime use, but it lacks the oomph for dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Powdery, Woody accords and Lavender, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Icon Racing Eau de Parfum
Tres Bon Eau de Parfum
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