Icon Elite
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Cuir de Printemps
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A spring-forward leather - bergamot and white tea lifting a leather-suede heart, with sandalwood-amber-incense anchoring the base. The conceit is leather without the cold-weather density: the citrus-tea opening keeps it wearable in lighter conditions where most leathers would feel out of season.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 55% |
| Floral | 2% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 10% |
| Green | 13% | 30% |
| Sweet | 6% | 30% |
| Warm | 20% | 65% |
| Woody | 29% | 70% |
| Earthy | 11% | 40% |
| Animalic | 7% | 45% |
| Fresh | 17% | 45% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 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.
Seasons
Built as a leather for spring and transitional wear - the citrus-tea opening lifts the leather out of cold-weather territory. Cool summer evenings are workable; winter loses the lift.
Occasions
The soft-suede register suits casual daily wear and office settings. Date night works for those drawn to leather signatures; formal is fine but a more declarative leather might land better.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Suede notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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