Autograph Black Suede
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
The Icon
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Which Should You Buy?
Crisp juniper and lemon meet a soft suede-and-cedar base for a polished masculine that lands somewhere between Gucci Guilty and Louis Vuitton Oraj. Confident office-to-evening wear at M&S budget.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 11% |
| Floral | 8% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 8% | 11% |
| Sweet | 12% | 9% |
| Warm | 15% | 18% |
| Woody | 27% | 23% |
| Earthy | 15% | 17% |
| Animalic | 14% | 11% |
| Fresh | 20% | 20% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Suede, cedar, and patchouli give a warm woody backbone that wears best in fall and winter. The juniper-lemon opening keeps it bright enough for spring and milder summer days. Heat dulls the leather aspect.
Occasions
Mid-range projection and a balanced citrus-woody-leather composition fit office days that carry into evening dates. Polished enough for formal wear, too quiet and warm for sport, and reasonably versatile for casual days.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Amber accords and Juniper, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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