Alfred Dunhill 2015 EDP

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Dunhill Icon Absolute

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Alfred Dunhill Dunhill Icon Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Dunhill Icon Absolute opens with Bergamot and Pepper, and settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Saffron. Alfred Dunhill's Dunhill Icon Absolute carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Icon Absolute could've been a contender, a classy, affordable take on the legendary Tom Ford Oud Wood. But its abysmal longevity and projection leave it as a mere whisper of what it could be. A scent you'll love for the fleeting moments it actually sticks around.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Mysterious
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Dunhill Icon Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine33%
Rose33%
Saffron33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Despite its rich, more formal accords, this fragrance's weak performance makes it surprisingly office-safe and suitable for casual wear where close-quarters scent is desired. It struggles for dates or formal events unless you're prepared to reapply often, as reviews highlight its poor longevity and sillage.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Dunhill Icon Absolute opens with a bold, almost animalic pop of black pepper and bergamot, quickly ushering in a rich, warm heart. Saffron and rose twine around a dominant leather accord, softened by jasmine. As it settles, a dry, smoky oud emerges, laced with subtle tobacco, creating a sophisticated and deeply masculine profile that's both spicy and smooth.

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Where to buy

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