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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Icon
Dunhill Icon is divisive: a bold, peppery neroli bomb some hail as a unique, sophisticated masterpiece with a 'grape soda' twist, others dismiss as cheap, synthetic, or just 'okay'. A true talker, but with variable performance.
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Our Verdict - Awtad
If you're after a clean, distinguished vibe that doesn't scream for attention, Awtad hits the mark. It's a solid, understated choice for professional settings or when you want to feel put-together without being loud.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 25%
Floral 14% 13%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 20% 26%
Sweet 4% 4%
Warm 17% 24%
Woody 17% 10%
Earthy 17% 3%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 21% 31%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 31% vs 25%
Bergamot 25% vs 25%
Pepper 24% vs 25%
Petitgrain 18% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 25%
Cardamom 26% vs 25%
Juniper 23% vs 25%
Sage 21% vs 25%

Accords

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100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Fresh Spicy
80%
80%
Citrus
62%
52%
Earthy
61%
60%
Woody
57%
56%
Warm Spicy
52%
50%
Green
46%
49%
Lavender
46%
Herbal
49%
Iris
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
80%
Citrus shared
80%
62%
Earthy shared
52%
61%
Woody shared
60%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
52%
Green shared
50%
46%
Lavender shared
49%
46%
49%
46%

Performance

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Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Fleeting (1-2h)
Moderate
Projection
Skin-scent
Moderate
Intensity
Sheer

Season and Occasion Fit

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Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, often described as 'professional' and 'classy'. The variable performance means it can work, but for formal events, its longevity might be a gamble.

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Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, aromatic, and fresh spicy profile is perfectly suited for office wear, exuding professionalism without being overpowering. It's too refined for sports, but versatile enough to work well in casual, date, and formal settings, though its inherent subtlety means it won't dominate a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
89%
Notes
90%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Lavender, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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