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Iconic Homme

by Claude Dir , Gino Percontino

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Guess Iconic Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Claude Dir and Gino Percontino. Iconic Homme opens with Mandarin, Cedar, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Mate, Lavender, Geranium, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Suede, Vetiver, and Labdanum. Guess's Iconic Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is Guess's solid, mass-appealing attempt at the Sauvage DNA, with added creamy suede. It's a versatile all-rounder, though don't expect beast-mode performance; several sprays are definitely needed to get it noticed.
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  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Masculine
  • Fresh
  • Classic
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Iconic Homme Eau de Toilette 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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, providing a clean scent without being overpowering. While generally versatile, the frequent mentions of moderate projection suggest it won't dominate a formal setting, but is acceptable for a relaxed date night.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

It opens with a zesty mandarin and a kick of pepper, quickly joined by crisp cedar. The heart reveals an aromatic blend of mate, lavender, and geranium, offering a clean, almost aftershave-like freshness. As it dries down, a smooth suede note emerges, softened by earthy vetiver and a hint of warm labdanum, giving it a modern, creamy finish.

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