Dunhill Icon Absolute

Dunhill Icon Absolute is the boldest, most intense, and most sophisticated incarnation of the Icon line. It takes the elegant premise of the original and immerses it in a nocturnal atmosphere dominated by leather, tobacco, and oud, creating a powerful and resolutely masculine fragrance. The first impression is immediately striking. Oud (Agarwood) is not of the animalistic or medicinal variety; here, it is treated with modern elegance, presenting itself as softer and woodier, yet undeniably present. It intertwines with warm spicy notes that provide a spicy and enveloping character from the start. As the fragrance develops on the skin, the heart reveals its richness. Tobacco Flower is the star, bringing a dry, slightly sweet, and smoky aroma, but without being overwhelming. It is harmoniously accompanied by a touch of Rose, a brilliant choice that adds a deep, slightly earthy layer, avoiding any feminine sweetness and instead amplifying the masculine complexity of the ensemble. The base is where Leather and Tobacco truly establish their territory. The leather accord is noble, reminiscent of a distressed leather sofa in a classic library or fine leather gloves. It's dry, textured, and incredibly charming, finishing the fragrance with a sense of power and refined tradition. On the skin, it lasts consistently for 8 to 10 hours. In the first 2-3 hours, it projects with authority, announcing its presence without being aggressive. The sillage it leaves is magnetic and memorable, one that makes people turn their heads as you pass by. After this period, it settles on the skin but remains perceptible at close range for many hours. Undoubtedly nocturnal. It's the perfect choice for formal dinners, gala events, cocktail parties, romantic encounters, or any time you want to exude confidence and ultimate sophistication. It's not a fragrance for the office or hot summer days. Style: Men 30 and older who appreciate understated luxury and have a defined personality. It pairs perfectly with formalwear, tweed blazers, cashmere, and leather. It's for those who aren't afraid of statement fragrances and want to be remembered. Dunhill Icon Absolute is a triumph in the affordable luxury men's fragrance segment. It manages to be powerful and rich without being excessive, elegant without being old-fashioned. It's a mature, confident, and intensely seductive fragrance that tells a story of urban sophistication and classic heritage. Final Score: 9.0/10 Complex, sophisticated, long-lasting, and with a magnetic trail. The combination of tobacco, leather, and oud is masterfully executed. It can be overpowering in warm climates and isn't versatile for daytime/casual wear.

Personal experiences based on original formulated bottle Works very well for just about any formal occassion. Opening is very punchy but it settles into a homogenous profile that is very masculine Not blind buy safe, this is for a very distinct group of people Do not expect some sort of nuclear performance, not every fragrance needs it and neither should that be a sole standard for a good fragrance. With good moisturisation and hydrating, has lasted 8-12 hours in Karachi, Pakistan (the high weather should speak for itself) I parted ways with my bottle, which was the old batch when I ended up giving it to someone else. I regret it but at the same time am happy that it was appreciated and used. This fragrance is one which my dad wore a lot back when I was in my early teens. I would say his choice of fragrances molded me into liking such types. I have no idea as to what the new formula is but I can tell you one thing, this is a finely blended, spicy, aromatic, woody masculine masterpiece. It is one of those fragrances where you can overlook it's sub par performance simply because of the smell. There are dupes of this now, yes. However, this will always have a special place in my heart. I think I'm going to get one as a gift for my dad.

This is a handsome fragrance. Not just by bottle design which is iconic on it's own (like the others in this lineup), but the scent itself is handsome. The scent is a great office friendly scent. My nose picks up the Oud, Saffron, Leather, and tobacco notes. Rose is listed here but, thankfully I can't pick it up(I am sick of every oud fragrance having rose behind it), which means it is a supporting character and is well blended. The fragrance appears best applied after lotioning or oiling the skin where it will be applied and on clothes (spray liberally) to get the best performance, otherwise it won't stay around too long. If you apply as mentioned you will have a nice scent cloud around you which will garner compliments. I rate the performance on this as fair/moderate. It performs well enough that it deserves a place in a collection or on the shelf to be given test drives here and there. It's too bad that such awesome bottles aren't refillable. My one criticism is that none of the fragrances in this line up are in the excellent range when it comes to projection and longevity which would have put nicely behaved scents into a better category and made them more of a must have in the fragcom. Happy Sniffing.

I love this perfume in the winter. It warms the air around me on those crisp, dry days. It lasts an eternity. I love Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute during the winter... but it is so Blah in the summer. For all that warmth it provides in the winter, it just melts into the warmth of summer, lost on the humid air. It doesn't even last an hour. It immediately begins to fade into the heat. So this is definitely a winter scent, like a comforting incense to wrap myself in. In the summer, I much prefer Dunhill Icon Racing. It's a crisp, bergamot amber musk that invigorates and settles into a gentle ambery musk with a hint of bergamot to give a gentle edge to the warmth. Perfect for humid, hot summer days, it refreshes the air while providing a feeling of elegance. And I don't like this scent on me in the cold, dry winter months. It becomes acrid, sharp, and far too intense. A citrusy musk overpowers all. So, to each its season!! In the winter, Dunhill Icon Absolute provides that warm, energetic ambery musk that Dunhill Racing cannot. In the summer, DIR is chipper and energetic, while DIA fades into the heat.

Finally I've found a tester that worked, I was beginning to think I was cursed and doomed to never actually find a properly working tester or samples but luckily I found both. As I suspected from my first review this is a complex beast, mainly comprised of a warm but synthetic Oud accord which is surrounded by opulent earthy saffron, musk and a fresher peppery accord from the original Icon. I genuinely think it's clever the way Absolute still has this nod to Icon while being a totally different fragrance in many ways and a new direction for Dunhill a brand I already like. Lasts okay on me but not great thing is it just smells right up my street in terms of slightly Arabian in flavour with the synthetic vulgarity of Montale then with the modern, western elements of a masculine fragrance. My only minor criticism is the price and I'm not normally someone to quibble about such things but £90 is a little steep. Having said that I will probably still get it and the factor that pushes me over the edge is the wel crafted bottle. What a fantastic design in either silver or gold.

Tried it yesterday in a department store, on paper first, then skin, my impression turning from smiley surprise, to bang my head try to think befuddlement, finally settling on recognition that yes, it smells like Black Afghano from Nasomatto. Does it have oud in it, I ask, the sales assistant checks her book, yes it does and with pepper, rose, tobacco, a spicy sweet dankness blend and now the scent on my wrist is morphing with my sweat addrenaline from close human interaction, take off your Chrismas bobble hat, oh how lovey, that dirty masculine oud now, lovely, rough edge sweet, ninety quid in store, odd flacon choice for such a dark scent, the contrast, deep black waters hiding within seductive bling of heavyweight gold exterior, want to purchase, resist, available online for just over sixty quid, that's a steal and after my night run in black forest, four hours after small application on my wrist, dirty man oud is still there, have to purchase this one, even cheaper in Jan sales? Will wait, give it a week before inevitable financial commitment.

Dunhill Icon Absolute EDP, Batch # JG16A It opens with bergamot (I don't detect the black pepper listed) and soon transforms into a distinct jasmine. After about 30 minutes, the Oud is very prominent, with maybe a bit of leather accords as well. About the Oud: My opinion is that some Oud accords can be too prominent and earthy. When they are, I simply get turned off by the overpowering pungency. At that point, it becomes a bad smell, rather than a delightful scent. But that's not the case with Icon Absolute. Here the Oud is a perfect strength: One is aware of it, and it is pleasant, but not obnoxious. It mellows over the next hour or so into a warm, dark, earthy fragrance which lasts for hours. I think it can be worn in the Fall and Winter, day or night, office or casual. The bottle is remarkable: It is heavy, gold with texture and a matching lid. Very classy, and it looks great on the dresser. I am very impressed with this cologne. Good job, Dunhill!

Lasts forty minutes. Maybe an hour on a generous day. Meanwhile, Amouage is out there re-releasing their classics at 40, 45, 50 percent concentration. Guidance 46. Reflection 45. Jubilation 40. They understood that a great composition means nothing if it vanishes before dinner. They gave their fans what they were asking for. The same beloved fragrances, turned up, built to last; and people are paying gladly. Dunhill has the same opportunity sitting right in front of them and they've done nothing with it for over a decade. Iᴄᴏɴ Aʙsᴏʟᴜᴛᴇ 45 or 50 would be an instant classic. The formula already exists. The fanbase already exists. The demand has been screaming from every forum and review section for years. Triple the concentration, charge me double, release it in that same golden grenade, and watch it fly off shelves. Scent: 9/10 Bottle: 9/10 Longevity: 2/10 Overall: A five-star meal served on a paper plate in a moving vehicle.

a soft spicy oud dominated fragrance, at the beginning i get a peppery/saffron oud and after a while (1h) comes tabacco with hint of soft suede leather. Not very extrordinary, but nice blended. I'm also happy not to smell rose or jasmine here . this combo is making me sick... On my skin it stays for about 4h with a very, very low projection... but after one day wearing i got 3 compliments ... this was a nice suprise because i thought that this fragrance is way too light to get noticed For me it shares some similarities (soft,spicy,leathery oud)with L'Artisan al oudh (which i adore) Nice done, so i can forgive the lack of power.

Unfortunately the tester I managed to locate a few weeks back had been broken the previous day according to the SA. Frustratingly although the bottle was full I only managed to eek out a minuscule amount of fragrance. I can't base a review on it unfortunately but what I deduced was a complex scent which definitely has elements of the original. The main thing I got was a spicy, white floral thing with a woody base, kind of interesting in the way Icon was. I will update when I get a proper sniff and some samples to wear.

Very impressive indeed. The base notes of Oud, leather and tobacco come through not long after the opening has passed. Dunhill Icon Absolute is a well blended fragrance that smells terrific and has class written all over it. As for age then the labellers would put this down too 35+ but I'm one of those people who believes if you like it wear it no matter what anybody things. A highly recommended scent that will please most if not all people who enjoy wearing colognes. 8.75 out of 10 for me all the way!

What a beautiful budget fragrance. It is very similar to oud wood definitely worth buying. Performance is not bad 7+ hours but projection and sillage is soft. It doesn’t bother me because I spent $350 for oud wood and it has same kind of performance and projection but I know it oud wood has high quality but price doesn’t justify this fragrance, and with dunhill icon Absolute quality is not bad at all scent is sexy. Fragrance 8/10 Performance 6/10 Projection 4/10 Weather / winter Age / 20+

Too bad it has been obviously reformulated and discontinued afterwards. This is a very nice oriental, spicy and woody composition by Carlos Benaïm. Cardamom is not listed as a main note, but it's there. There is also a bit of Oud skankiness during the first five minutes, but nothing over the top. It's quite wearable. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so you will need to reapply. This is the main weakness of this fragrance. It's mature and definetely office-safe.

Wins - * Great bottle design * Overall great smell and is almost exactly as advertised. Fresh top notes and warm base notes. Oud is present but not overpowering. * Mild sillage Loses- * Poor Projection - Max 1 hour * Sticks to the skin or clothing for longer I love this perfume but wish it had a better projection and sillage. Great for evening wear. Could be too warm during the day. Better to spray this on moisturized skin than dry.

Got this beautiful heavy bottle today, the first blast was so georgeous to me, i love this perfume. Why on earth is it so weak, this could have been a true gem of a scent if the projection and logevity was present, but to bad its not very strong at all, it turns in to a skin scent almost immediately after you applied it, what a shame as this one will never be remembered as more than the average perfume that just vanished.

Icon Absolute and Varvatos Oud are among my top Oudy fragrances. The notes fragrantica lists are spot on. This is niche scented but maybe not niche quality as the lasting power on this fades rather quickly. The scent turns from a rich dense semi-sweet oud combo into a nice soft/dusty oud. Even as I reduce my collection, I would keep this bottle just for the wonderful scent that it is.

Tried, tested all three Icon/Absolute/Elite multiple times. All scents have this niche quality to it. A lot of people complain about the performance, but all times I got really good longevity and projection, and on paper strips original Icon and Absolute stayed over a week. Those who bash it, get nose fatigued or bought recent formulation, batches till 2017 perform magically.

Classy fragrance and best from the icon line. Definitely has Tom Ford Oud Wood vibes maybe a slight darker version of it even. Have to carry a decant... the performance is below average, wish it lasted a lil longer. Bottle design looks stunning and it feels niche like. Great value for money.

This is just a quick observation. I only smelled the cap of this and it smells so similar to Bond No.9 Signature in the same golden bottle. I don't know if it lasts as long or it would morph into anything but this is a great scent because I really like the Bond No.9 Signature!

Beautiful fragrance! Personaly i think this performs quite well. I get 6+ hours when applied to clothing. Something sexy and very modern about this one! Only for formal occasions in cooler weather in my opinion. 9/10 for me.

I immediately fell in love with the opening this fragrance. The oud is synthetic but nice and comes at the front of the fragrance. I could easily say this could be a signature fragrance during the cool/cold months.

My sense of smell is poor at times but what I get from this is a really nice initial blast that fades quickly. Others have said the same thing so I don't seem to be alone.

Parfum absolument merveilleux une fragrance sénior et très classe un très bon mélange entre oud, tabac, épices et cuir bonne projection très beau design de la bouteille

Absolutely love the scent but no performance. Too bad. Best looking bottle and so good. Get something like Opulent Oud or Midnight Oud or Killer Oud instead.

Doesn't last and is the only fragrance I own from Dunhill for a reason

Cheap but very good western style oud fragrance.

Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute Men EDP opens with a strong projection of oud, tobacco, and leather notes. The opening is bold, dark, masculine, and pleasant. The bergamot is a faint opening touch, it comes and goes. The oud is a prominent note, pungent, and projects well. The tobacco comes across as black tobacco evocative of cigars. The leather is also noticeable, a projecting note, black leather but not animalic. The combination of these three notes creates a very masculine and dark fragrance. Not far behind is the black pepper, spicing things even further. The saffron and rose are several steps behind but are noticeable, a floral touch to balance a bit the strong dark notes. The fragrance is linear, all featured notes come up as soon as the fragrance is applied and continue into the dry-down. The only noticeable change is the projection, which goes from strong to moderate. Once Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute Men EDP has reached its full dry-down, it can be summarized as a moderate projection, oud, tobacco, and leather fragrance with some floral accords. The fragrance feels bold, casual, commanding, dark, dense, elegant, formal, heavy, leathery, masculine, mature, nocturnal, oudy, short-lived, and pleasant. BATCH REVIEWED: 2020. WOW RATING: 8/10. A good dark fragrance, but fades quickly. DISLIKE RATING: 4/10. The oud, tobacco, and leather notes are prominent. UNIQUENESS: 4/10. Dark fragrances are very common. MASS APPEAL: 4/10. This is not a mass appeal fragrance, ideal for those that enjoy dark fragrances. PROJECTION: 2/10. Low to low, less than 2 feet around the wearer. The opening is strong and projecting, the dry-down is very soft. SILLAGE: 2/10. Low, about 2 feet behind the wearer, a personal space fragrance. APPLICATION: 6 atomizations. LONGEVITY: 4/10. Moderate, about 4 hours but it projects for less than 30 mins. SEASONS: Winter, fall, colder days, and climate-controlled environments. OCCASIONS: Formal events, outdoor gatherings, casual, holidays, clubbing. VERSATILITY: 5/10. A good cold-weather fragrance for casual or formal wear. GENDER: Masculine. The three featured notes give the fragrance its character. AGES: 30 and above. RECOMMENDATION: Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute Men EDP is an affordable fragrance that can be purchased for about $45. The notes create a very dark and masculine scent ideal for those that enjoy these accords, however, the fragrance is short-lived, the opening is intense and strong, but in a few minutes, it recedes to almost a skin scent. Not recommended. BLIND-BUY: Yes, consider its poor performance. SIMILAR: Here are some examples of dark fragrances. Amouage Epic Man is a great incense, spicy, nutmeg and leather fragrance; Amouage Interlude Man EDP is the darkest and greatest fragrance of this house; Amouage Memoir Men EDP is a more wearable dark fragrance with stronger green tones, and outstanding performance; Bvlgari Man In Black Men EDP is one of the best designer’s leather and dark fragrances, but lacks longevity; Chanel Egoiste Men EDT is bold, black tobacco, and woods fragrance; Chanel Les Exclusifs Sycomore EDP, this is a strong oud fragrance with moderate performance; Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Intense is a pleasant dark, sweet, spicy, leather, smoke, and almond fragrance; Issey Miyake Nuit D'Issey Men EDT is a highly wearable dark, incense and green fragrance, very affordable; Jacques Bogart One Man Show Oud Edition is a dark, pungent, chemical, oud, leather and spicy fragrance with outstanding performance; John Varvatos Dark Rebel is a more wearable woody, leathery, tobacco, spices, and boozy fragrance; John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider is dark with incense, tobacco and leather notes, but low performance; John Varvatos Oud Men EDP is a low projection dark tobacco, incense, oud, myrrh, and spices fragrance; Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade EDP is a fantastic dark, incense, masculine fragrance but with low performance; Mancera Hindu Kush is an incense, dark woods, and strong green accords fragrance; Mancera Red Tobacco EDP is a strong projection, mildly sweet, ambery, tobacco, oud, cinnamon, and saffron fragrance; Mercedes-Benz Club Black Men EDT is a very good spicy, incense, and leather fragrance; Montale Full Incense is good wearable incense, dark woods, and green fragrance; Nasomatto Black Afgano is a potent, green, and incense fragrance; Tiziana Terenzi Ecstasy is patchouli, incense, woody, and floral fragrance; Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute Men EDP is good but short-lived, oud, tobacco, and leather fragrance. SUMMARY: A moderate projection, oud, tobacco, and leather fragrance with some floral accords. The fragrance feels bold, casual, commanding, dark, dense, elegant, formal, heavy, leathery, masculine, mature, nocturnal, oudy, short-lived, and pleasant.

This is a really interesting one. I've been wearing it for several weeks now (during a miserable UK winter) and although I like it, I can't bring myself to love it. This is definitely an oud based fragrance but I would class it as a 'clean' western style oud. I was first introduced to oud as a note in much dirtier oud fragrances like Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud, TF OUD Wood and Penhaligon's Sohan. This is not like those at all really, and although I like this more restrained and wearable take on the note, I really miss the power and manly funk of a true Oud fragrance. This sits in a category with other clean ouds like Molten Brown Mesmerising Oud Accord and Gold EDP and Versace Oud Noir. The Fragrance: It opens with an incredibly fleeting (I'm talking 10 seconds here) sparkling bergamot note and a suggestion of black pepper. This is gone almost immediately and replaced by the mid The mid opens immediately with the clean oud mentioned above mixed with the earthy saffron, Jasmin and a fair bit of dried tobacco. I don't get leather or rose in this to be honest. The mid lasts around 2-3 hours and projects quite well for around 1 hour The base at the end is dominated by the remaining oud and the remnants of the saffron and tobacco (dry and cigar like rather wet and leafy). I think this cigar smell mixed with the subtle oud gives it the 'older gentleman's club' referred to by other reviewers below. Overall the fragrance lasts about 3-4 hours with moderate projection. I think as a beginner oud or one for the office or a casual coffeehouse date, this is a good option, particularly at the price. The presentation is worth the money alone and the bottle looks great on your shelf. Is it a crowd pleaser? No (ouds rarely are). Is it a performance beast? No. Is it a nice, good value buy for the fragrance lover who is looking for a light and approachable oud? Yes. I would say, that if you are looking for a great smelling and much more oud forward fragrance in the sub £50 price category, Frank Olivier Oud Touch would definitely be worth considering, as it's a lovely fragrance at a very cheap price. If you have deeper pockets I'd go for Penhaligon's Halfeti or ADP Colonia Oud every time.

It opens with a slightly toned down orange note (mandarin orange substituted by neroli), black pepper and saffron. The very noticeable creamy cardamom (listed on Dunhill's website) as well as a subtle rose make it slightly richer. The saffron will give an impression of light creamy oud, with the likely support of some woody aromachemical. It is close to several other fragrances (that all use that same woody aromachemical), both in scent and quality, in particular to Versace Oud Noir, Tom Ford Oud Wood and Thameen Carved Oud. Not really niche quality (but none of the ones I listed are, afterall), but still well blended. Projection is ok/moderate (by overspraying) in the first couple of hours, and lasts for another 8-10 hours as skin scent after that. Projection may be a little too weak for clubbing or night outs with friends, but perfect for office, dates or cuddles at home. The inoffensive nature of this fragrance makes it wearable not only anytime during Fall and Winter, but also in Spring and moderatly warm Summer evenings... Performance is a bit lacking, though. Not worth reatil price (nor are Oud Wood and Carved Oud) but at $40 at discounters , it's a no-brainer for me! Edit: 3 years later, and I confirm that it's a nice pleasant woody/creamy/spicy utilitarian scent for the office during colder days , but like for Oud Wood and Carved Oud, don;t expect any 'wow' here. That said, since it costs 6-8X less than these 2, it might be well worth it if you like those profiles!

I'm a fan of Dunhill Icon, and a huge fan of oud, so I eagerly purchased this one on the discount market. If nothing else, the bottle is gorgeous and highly-practical since this hefty bad-boy is serious self-defense during a zombie apocalypse. Icon Absolute opens with a loud blast of pepper and saffron wrapped in a beastly alcohol accord. The opening is not a people-pleaser, but I find it to be interesting, risque, and somewhat familiar in that it reminded me of some niche and Middle Easter pepper bombs I've tried in the past. In less than a minute the oud, leather and tobacco are pushing forward and easily detectable. I know, I know, I know...I should love it, but something is just not clicking at this stage. Other than saffron, I detect no other heart notes. It's at this stage where it faintly reminds me of Tom Ford Oud Wood...but not quite enough to say that it reminds me of that fragrance. For the records, I never quite clicked with Oud Wood and much rather prefer Tobacco Oud. Just my preference, I suppose. Anyway, Icon Absolute has only been on my skin for 3-1/2 hours and, although it is a darker scent (oud, pepper and tobacco are the main notes) it is sticking rather closely to my skin. This is merely my initial impression, but I leaning toward like (an interestingly bold designer scent) but not finding it very versatile. I will update accordingly.

Spicy delicate Oud, Oud used here is very distinctive and delicate at same time, with first splash it exudes spiciness, but these spices of highest quality, something you would find in an Amouage, spices subtles downs and beauty of Oud & Saffron stays persistent, at this time it Reminds me of Gucci Intense Oud, and Boss Damask Oud, but there's something in Dunhill Icon Smells so reach, I wanted to Buy a full bottle of Jubilation as it smells so royal, but after smelling Dunhill Icon Absolute first time, I had to order right away and Jubilation became redundant from my list. What makes it so special is, Bergamotto used here is of higest quality of Sicilian Bergamot, Black rose doesn't make it too much of rosy, but an elegant masculine floral touch, Saffron and Oud stays persistent , and so delicate all the way, if oud can ever be sexy, nothing gets sexier than Dunhill Icon Absolute, Such a beaut!! Performance is where it FAILS, it is still acceptable in some extent however beauty of this gorgeous perfume stays super close to skin literally after an hour, and longevity is as bad. So I can see a masterpiece in fact one of the best cologne I ever smelled, is just another failure!

Yeah buddy! Icon Absolute is a suave fragrance indeed. Beautifully blended to create the smooth sophistication one can expect from Dunhill. Solidly masculine yet versatile. Maybe suitable for anytime of the year except perhaps high summer. I may get some flack for saying this but my interpretation of this scent is Dunhill Fresh but with the Mint, Basil, Violet, Sage replaced with Bergamot, Pepper, Rose, Agarwood ( I don't pick up the Tobacco in this) and in a way that Dunhill Fresh is the elegant, mature, Spring/Summer scent whereas Dunhill Icon Absolute is the darker, dryer, spicier Autumn/Winter sibling for more serious or intimate occasions. Having said that Icon Absolute holds onto quite a prominent citrus accord (Bergamot and Rose?) that keeps it from being too serious so that this could still be worn various times and occasions throughout the year. Yes it is a subtle scent as projection goes but it does leave an inviting scent trail for others to appreciate. I really do like this and will be converting from sample to 100ml asap. :)

This is nice. A good day-to-day fragrance in my opinion. Not too risky, but neither is it boring and safe. I was hit with basically just alcohol initially, but once I let it dry down for a few minutes the fragrance started to come alive. This reminds me of a citrusy version of Tom Ford's London - both have that funky animalic note in them. I'm not sure exactly where that is coming from with this one (the oud I’m guessing), but it's not as abrasive as the cumin in London, perhaps due to the citrus hitting you first and the funkiness being accompanied by florals like Rose and Jasmine. Sillage is alright - I was able to smell it through the box before I even opened it, but now that it's on my skin I suspect it to be a little more melow. This would be a good fragrance for autumn, and/or a mild winter. I wouldn't wear this in a snow-level winter, but a dry, tepid one would go nicely with it. Update: a couple hours after spraying it I get a nice soft warm tobacco fragrance on the skin. Projection is pretty weak at this point which is a shame.

Wearing and comparing 4 different Oud frags. I'm not that familiar with Oud frags, so take these as a Oud novice trying to compare and contrast the following, in order to find some anchor point. 1. Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud - Stronger than others. Dense, sweeter than others with definite cashmere characteristic. Nice enough, but too sweet for my taste. 6.5/10. 2. Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir EDP - Sweeter and denser than the others below. Similarly simple and linear as the Dunhill. Nice but don't love it. 7/10. 3. Dunhill Icon Absolute EDP - Similar to others, but a bit lighter and with a peppery edge. Simpler, not necessarily in a bad way. I'm not a fan of pepper, so not crazy about it. 6.5/10. 4. YSL M7 Absolu La Collection - Definitely has that YSL characteristic of quality, refinement, and a certain slickness/sophistication. Lighter, drier, and more etheral than the others. Most sophisticated and lightest of the 4. Not sure I love the drydown...will have to wear more. Like it the most for now. 7.5/10

OK there is always mixed opinions and comparisons, but I do own both Gucci pour home and YSL M7 the new one, and this is nothing like those at all sorry but not. I haven't smelled the silver icon so I can't compare them but against the other oud colognes I own this stays at the very end of the line; as my friend here 'originaldeftom' posted below "no everything that shines is golden", but it may go better the other way, not everything that is golden, shines... The bottled finish is beautiful no doubt, and I admit sometimes I want to buy the colognes for its packing, and this one I probably will keep and I will give it another chance, but I am not sold on the very first wear. I noticed musk on in kinda strong during the first half an hour but is not listed, an now after 6 hours is just very close to the skin and the oud is hard to find. I may update this in my second wear. Well at last I am one of the only 23 in the community of fragrantica that owns it, and 1 of the 3 that are wearing today. :-)

it ́s got everything that i wished ... dust, leather, indian monastery incense sticks vibe ... . and my girl says she likes that incense stick vibe a lot ... not juvenille, just pretty mature and exceptional .... it ́s not that soft like people here say .... i spray it on a coat: and it can easily fill the room, it ́s still can be smelled properly after 8-10 hours ... (on a winter coat) that ́s right usage ... it ́s made for cold winter days .... i don ́t spray it on a skin (i always spray any kind of cologne on sweater, t-shirt, coat ... just to make a silage/waft it ́s a solid, more incensy, ashy kind of scent (if you are into darker, earthier colognes and you have basic collection about 50 colognes and want to experiment, search and try another type of unusual smell of fragrance, try it (doesn ́t matter if you just try it or buy it or sample it)

This is really nice for those who appreciate oriental oud/saffron blends. Close to Saudi Arabian classical oud blends, but not in the traditional perfumery oil form, and not as loud. This one is EXTREMELY soft. For those not familiar with oud, the opening could smell like tires, but no, this is oud mixed with leather. Give it ten minutes to settle, and begin smelling it every now and then, until it grows on you gradually if wanting to follow the oud trend. For me, this oud blend is attractive, and made by a profound professional. It won't be an easy choice to many but that doesn't mean the perfume is wrong or something. Icon EDP will still be my signature, because I love its radiating citrus-y and herbal mix, and because it smells more versatile for daily use.

This fragrance IMO opens really harsh. First 30 to 45 minutes is kinda weird I wont say I like nor hate the opening cause I can endure it. Once the opening is gone then the wonderful part of it takes place and I love it. It IS VERY similar to Tom Ford Oud Wood and VERSACE OUD NOIR but gentler. I find TF and Versace really agressive. I think it can be weared every year around and is a mature (30years+) scent. Very Manly and Serious. I do Like it but is NOT a Blind Buy as I did ... anyway I just spent $40 on it contrary to Versace Oud Noir that I had to ordered online and spent $75 'Cause it is discontinued in my country. I recommend DUNHILL Icon Absolute over Versace for the price... Having bith of them (unless you collect frags as i do) is absurd.

Rating : 5 / 10 Price : cheap Longevity : as short as gorilla d!ck Sillage : Timid This thing smells just like T.F O.wood a little stinky and dirtier tho Incredibly affordable and best suited for autumn season but god... Coudn't Dunhill do a better job than this with longevity? It disappears!!! The only way to cope with this stuff is to decant it somewhere and bring it along, selectively spray it only if I encounter someone I intend to have a conversation. You call this EDP? no shjt. This is EDC level longevity or even below.. Premature ejaculation ever found, even in this fragrance world!! duh! Pls. It's a very good one. I love it. Just do better with longevity..

A very simple and no-nonsense reach for me. I felt there were enough similarities in the overall experience to TFOW, and at 55 bucks for a 100ml it was a no-brainer. Yes, the performance is not great; however, I don’t mind that because I don’t use it in situations where I would need 12 hours. Nothing fantastic, but nothing to complain about here. This fragrance is best for: 1. Meeting friends at the bar for a casual get-together. 2. Most work situations. 3. Running late. 4. “Can’t decide.”

There's a lot of Oud Wood about this one and a touch of Tuscan Leather, which drew me to it in the first place. It's balanced with some amber and a soft oud character. A few sprays and it feels bold but it very noticeably disappears within a short period of time. I don't think the projection is there either, which is a shame. Good value at £44 for 100ml but you'll be carrying that hefty bottle around for a top up later in the day.

I like it, a lot. I don't see the resemblance with Oud Wood or Oud Noir, owning both, it has a sparkly citrus and woody pepperiness on the spritz, and a fresh rose wrapped up in a new shoe leather accord on the dry down. It's too woody to wear in summer but definitely Spring and Early Autumn, way too citrus for Winter. Try it, it's cheap on discounters and a good dumb reach.

An addictive savoury smell, good for anyone just starting out their collection and desires to expand their taste beyond fresh shower gel fragrance. While not versatile or suited for everyday wear, it shines on the odd special occasion. If you are already a fan of oud then this is a no brainer. 7/10

Very strange that it's apparently similar to Oud Wood and Oud Noir. I have Oud Noir and it smells nothing like it, the citrus dominate for the most point and the dry down is nothing like Oud Wood. Might just be me, it isn't bad at all, really nice and I will get one but not if I want oud.

This is a rounded, smooth, leather fragrance with a touch of oud, some sweetness and spice. Not hugely long lasting but a good daily wear. It has the basic dietary requirements of Oud Wood but it doesn't have the complexity, depth or longevity.

A very good blend of black pepper, oud, leather and rose. Smells fantastic. BUT, it does not perform good at all on my skin. I wish it had a much better longevity and sillage.

بسیار بوی باکلاس و شیکی داره. در هوای سرد خودشو بهتر نشون میده. اما ماندگاری وپخش بوش ناامدیتون میکنه. من خودم با همین ماندگاری و بخش نهایتا 1 ساعته حال میکنم.

Very good fragrance. The opening reminds me of Oud Wood, but the dry down tends to be a mix of Oud Wood and regular Icon. A really good fragrance for the price

Starts off smelling fantastic. Twenty minutes later ... POOF! It’s gone! Too bad. This could have been world class. 5 of 10

Excellent scent by dunhill which never failed to satisfy men! Great sexy scent spicy & oriental as well!