Ikon
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 1975 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vinaigre de Toilette
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This used to be an absolute smash, a real dark horse offering luxury on a shoestring. Now? It's a genuine postcode lottery, with dodgy reformulated batches making it a total gamble. Proceed with caution - the original is a stunner, the new stuff is often rubbish.
This isn't a perfume as you know it; it's a nostalgic, herbal-spicy tonic that opens with a divisive vinegar blast. It's a true love-it-or-hate-it affair, a unique experience for those 'in the know' rather than a crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 7% |
| Floral | 4% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 16% |
| Sweet | 14% | 7% |
| Warm | 42% | 37% |
| Woody | 18% | 18% |
| Earthy | 18% | 15% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 12% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and smoky accords lend themselves well to evening wear and cooler climates, making it suitable for dates and formal events. While some find it office-friendly due to its moderate projection in certain formulations, others report it as too bold for daily wear, particularly if you land an original bottle.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its initial sharp vinegar note and subtle, skin-scent dry down make it less suited for formal or office settings. However, its refreshing, clean feel and unique character are perfect for casual wear, or even after-sport refreshment, as many reviewers embrace its non-traditional uses.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.