Icon Elite Eau de Parfum bottle Icon Elite
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U Gender U
2016 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Silver Shadow Altitude Eau de Parfum bottle Silver Shadow Altitude

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Our Verdict - Icon Elite
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.
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Our Verdict - Silver Shadow Altitude
An underrated gem that offers surprising complexity for its price. A refreshing, clean scent that balances citrus and spice, it's a nostalgic favourite for many, though some bemoan its fleeting presence.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 15%
Floral 2% 1%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 13% 10%
Sweet 6% 9%
Warm 20% 25%
Woody 29% 28%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 7% 10%
Fresh 17% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Icon Elite EdP
Silver Shadow Altitude EdP

Notes

Accords

Icon Elite Silver Shadow Altitude
100%
Woody
82%
75%
Aromatic
100%
58%
Fresh Spicy
77%
73%
Warm Spicy
54%
67%
Citrus
69%
45%
Musky
55%
Amber
51%
48%
Powdery
44%
Leather
Woody shared
100%
82%
Aromatic shared
75%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
54%
Citrus shared
67%
69%
Musky shared
45%
55%
51%
48%
44%

Performance

Icon Elite Silver Shadow Altitude
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Icon Elite

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.

Silver Shadow Altitude

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile and often-cited moderate performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. While it offers a quiet confidence suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage makes it less suited for formal events that demand greater projection.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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