Alfred Dunhill 2021 EDP

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Icon Racing Blue

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Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Icon Racing Blue opens with Bergamot, Lime, and Ambroxan, settles into a heart of Salt, Neroli, Cardamom, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Driftwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Ambergris. Alfred Dunhill's Icon Racing Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

If you're after a refreshing twist on a familiar classic, this 'blue' fragrance might just surprise you. Opinion is divided on its performance, but most agree it's a solid, likeable scent that pulls its own weight.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Confident
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Icon Racing Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, though some reviewers noted average performance. The 'sporty blue' vibe also fits well for active scenarios, but its lack of overt sophistication makes it less ideal for formal settings.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Opens with a zesty blast of lime and bergamot, sharply fresh and invigorating. As it settles, a unique marine saltiness emerges, mingling with warm cardamom and the clean floral hint of neroli. The base offers a smooth, woody dry down with earthy sandalwood and patchouli, softened by ambergris and the distinctive, slightly rugged appeal of driftwood.

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