Alfred Dunhill 2017 EDP

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Icon Racing

by Laurent Le Guernec

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Alfred Dunhill Icon Racing is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Laurent Le Guernec. Icon Racing opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Lavender, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Alfred Dunhill's Icon Racing carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Dunhill Icon Racing is a divisive crowd-pleaser. Some folk love its fresh, clean, mass-appealing vibe; others find it generic and synthetic. Whether it's a 'monster projector' or a skin scent depends entirely on whose nose you trust.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Youthful
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Icon Racing Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

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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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, drawing compliments without being overpowering for most. While some experience strong performance that might reduce its office appeal, many find it has moderate projection and longevity, fitting well into various daytime casual settings. However, its 'mass-appealing' and 'generic' nature makes it less ideal for formal occasions.

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
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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, bright blast of grapefruit and bergamot, spiced up with a hint of warm cardamom. The heart introduces a clean, aromatic lavender alongside a fresh, peppery kick and the subtle sweetness of orange blossom. It settles into a woody, musky drydown with vetiver and guaiac wood, creating a clean, slightly creamy finish.

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