Icon Elite

Icon Elite (2016) – Alfred Dunhill Family: Woody Spicy, this fragrance evokes sophistication and confidence, making it an ideal choice for men seeking understated elegance with a contemporary touch. Top Notes: Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Lime A vibrant and slightly citrusy opening, with the aromatic touch of cardamom bringing a spicy freshness right from the start. Bitter orange and lime balance this freshness with very refined bitter and citrus nuances. Heart Notes: Vetiver, Black Pepper, Blue Sage and Juniper In the heart, the fragrance gains depth with the earthy and dry character of vetiver, while black pepper and juniper add a spicy and slightly wild air. Blue sage brings a clean and herbal touch that contrasts with the other spices. Base Notes: Ebony, Sandalwood, Suede and Labdanum The closing is intensely woody and enveloping. Ebony and sandalwood provide a noble, dark and warm base, reinforced by suede that adds a velvety and slightly animalic touch. Labdanum closes with sweet resin and amber, giving depth and sensuality to the base. Longevity: Good, lasting an average of 7 hours or more on the skin. Projection/Trail: Strong in the first two hours, becoming more moderate afterwards, but still noticeable throughout the day. Icon Elite is a versatile perfume, but with a more serious and refined touch. Ideal for: Professional environment or business meetings Evening dates and sophisticated dinners Social events in mild to cold climates Avoid on very hot days, as its resinous and woody base can be heavy. Best Season: Autumn, winter and spring nights — when the weather favors denser and more elegant fragrances. Final Score: 9.1/10 Icon Elite is a fragrance that conveys authority, elegance and masculine discretion. Its olfactory construction is balanced between freshness and depth, making it an excellent option for those looking for a spicy woody perfume with personality, without being invasive.

I absolutely love Icon,,,,to the point of buying 4 bottles cuz its batch code 5049,,,,so I thought lets see, I need another winter scent etc since CH Prive to me is not everyday all day kinda thing....soooo I bought Elite...have it for about 3 hours now....not bad,,,not great imo....I realized my interests changed in that I no longer enjoy florals in my scents unless its combined as a fresh fruity etc etc....in heavier colognes like this one or L'uomo etc it seems to be the first thing my nose picks up and somehow bullies all the other scents within to the side if you will....prob allergies as my head gets tight with these scents...had to get rid of La Nuit...silly me,,,should have known and remembered that...lol,,,,have it on now of course and the dry down is the best part...so far opening after reapplying on other arm seems to be sharp and a little harsh,,,...I dunno dont love it....wont buy again as I see so far....got 100ml for 50 taxes and delivery,,,,so mmmmeh'.....no where close to Icon,,,,even though its suggested some elements are similar,,,ya well not in the smell Ill tell you that...will update see if it changes....oh well...looks like my CH Prive is still the king of the 'heavier' styled colognes etc! im soooooo trying to love it,,,but just dont feel it yet! and with the never ending search for a good daily winter kind of scent,,,the thought crossed my mind to buy Savauge for the first time ever....club me on the head like a baby seal now!!!! LOL

Dunhill Icon Elite is quite underrated and might be my favorite of the Icon line (the original Icon being another contender). A woodsy yet fresh masculine fragrance, very enjoyable if you like dry wood accords and aren't big on the sweet, powdery vanilla bombs that are common in the "classy men's fragrance" niche nowadays. Icon Elite starts off dry and peppery and quickly dries down to a nice creamy sandalwood and leather base with the earlier notes lingering in the background. The leather here is rather soft and tame, not that harsh leather accord that gives some people headaches -- Icon Elite is a first and foremost woods-forward fragrance. It's not a "leather frag" by any means so don't let that chase you off. Performance is very good on my skin. I can't give a specific hour range but it's one of those that sends up pleasant wafts of itself until I wash it off in the shower, gently reminding me it's there throughout the day. The presentation is also great as is the case with the entire Icon line. Icon Elite appears to be the cheapest of the lineup as well (as of this review), making this an easy blind buy recommendation for fans of masculine woodsy fragrances and bottles that can double as self-defense tools.

The sandalwood is strong in this one. A definitive icon of masculine scent (pun intended). First smelled it on a strip at the departmental store. The opening was too citrusy for me. Immediately threw away that strip. But then I had a change of mind and asked for the promoter to spray it on my wrist. Now, we speak business. On my skin the opening was more tolerable. I could immediately recognized the woody elements there. And thus, I bought it without even waited for the middle notes and the dry down to came. So how it turned out to be? Sprayed it immediately after I paid for the 100ml version. And the rest of day was showers of compliments from various people that I met.I knew I smelled so good that day. Definitely a worth buy. One of my signature smells as what my colleagues said. Very woody but yet soft and sweet, pleasing to the nose. Longevity is moderate for me and the sillage is good. Not too projecting but not too subtle. How can I not love it. And this is the only perfume which I don't mix with another fragrance when I decant. It doesn't work. It is so perfect on its own. The best in Icon series I guess.

OK I got the 3 Icons now, but I have not tried the original Icon yet, so I can only compare this one with the "Absolute" version, and they are totally different, I find this elite version pretty comfortable, not to fall on my "love" category, but good, I love the bottles of these flankers, they look very nice. I may do an update in regards performance and longevity, but so far I think it will be gone by the end of the day. At the end of the day, the fragrance was still present and had evolved very nicely, I will rate it at least 4 stars out of 5. Update: I finally got the 3 icons and I think this is the best of the 3, well I might need to wear more the original icon, but this one has brought compliments more than expected and men asking me what I was wearing, it has a great performance, and I think it has a better performance at night, and longevity is a beast, will last until next day at least on me. I may restock just in case, but this definitely stand out in a nice way.

This is a common scent amongst men's colognes but done uncommonly well. This is a very refined yet approachable scent that I doubt anyone could find offensive. Great all arounder (maybe the best), goes the distance in a professional setting. It's comforting, just like everyone is saying. Honestly the scent profile here is nothing unique, something I feel every name brand store tries to mimic with their take on a cologne, a cheap imposter. This one isn't. This one is king and the false idols bow before it. Personally I don't have anything else to compare it to (I'm sure others do much better anyways). Definitely a bright fragrance that has clear scents of juniper, orange and ebony fresh smells with a hint of a little woody sweetness. Modern, so not heavy with the woods or smokiness or any of that nonsense. I feel like I'm beating a dead horse -its a great all arounder -people will appreciate it.

Great job by Dunhill. Nice Spring/Fall day fragrance, maybe even for summer evenings. The truth is that it is very versatile, and can even be worn at the office, since the projection is moderate-low. Because of the cardamom/bergamot bomb it reminds unavoidably compared to YSL La Nuit de L'Homme, but unlike La Nuit, Icon Elite stays on the elegant and classy side thanks to the combo of a suede accord and creamy woods in the base, and avoids the sweet bomb thank to a more pronounced bergamot as well as the sandalwood, lime and orange notes. A real chameleon! That said, the cardamom note - the main player here - is (unfortunately for me) present from top to base and becomes cloying at some point (a bit overdosed?). How I wish they re-did the same without that cardamom! Good performance. A solid release for fall/winter daytime, but you MUST love cardamom in order to appreciate this one.

This is not an intense version of Icon but completely different. I love Icon but loved this one as well. This is a very sexy masculine fragrance. Sophisticated exotic wood type of a woody not kiddie cedar tree house or saw dust woody. This is a romantic night type of wood. a mans man. one men want to emulate. To all people saying it doesnt last or that they cant smell it on themselves after it dries...you forget that fragrances are not meant to be smelled by oneself. Others around WILL smell it when you pass by. It doesnt necessary become close to the skin but it becomes your skin. Its that personal and sexy. No other fragrances out there like this. A+ This is best suited for night, winter, fall and cozy times

A classy, elegant scent, that is under-rated in my view. This works best in cooler weather and is date or office safe. This is one of Dunhill’s best. Mainly a woody, gentle musky and powdery scent. Probably better for guys over 30. The citrus notes fade fast. I get about 4-5 hours out of this scent and it projects about an arms length around me. I think most people would like this fragrance. I imagine that it’s better for formal occasions rather than casual ones. I think this is a safe blind buy for someone looking for a formal cooler weather scent that is not overly sweet, but is stylish and gives you a very pleasant scent bubble.

Great endurance on me for a current scent and yet it never screams. It's properly present even with just a spray or two, no need to make sad excuses like "ohh After an hour I can't smell it but my mom still can," this is just present, straight and simple. And yet it's refined and smells expensive. I like that this skews younger than Icon, you don't have to be a daddy to pull this off. A less archaic Icon. I'll admit I've worn this with T-shirt and shorts in summer (diluted) because introversion and good quality make it versatile. I have the shower gel and aftershave balm and wish they made more products.

Without comparing it head to head, this scent simply reminds me of Burberry Touch, with a touch of more freshness. Semi-sweet and fresh, woody, pleasant, relaxing scent, that is easy to wear on any occasion and weather. It is not super unique, but for some reason, this is the one that I kept spraying since I received 4 different fragrances few days ago. Temperature testing is approx 68F degrees. Update: been wearing for the last few days without planning to do so. I just feel the urge to smell it, like an addiction. It is not super unique but I just can't explain why I keep reaching for it.

Really nice addition to the Icon line. It's a mix of Creed's Royal Oud (minus Oud) and Tom Ford's Santal Blush (minus cumin) in terms of smell and vibe that it gives off. There's sweet aromatic from the cardamom and a dense woody mix. I actually thought there was cedar in this, but it could be the ebony wood (not too sure what it's supposed to smell like). The sandalwood is excellent, very opulent and gives a slightly darker/cooler vibe to Elite. I like this a lot. Projection is pretty wafty, 2-3 feet. Not sure about longevity, but somewhere over 5 hours right now.

OK I got the 3 Icons now, but I have not tried the original Icon yet, so I can only compare this one with the "Absolute" version, and they are totally different, I find this elite version pretty comfortable, not to fall on my "love" category, but good, I love the bottles of these flankers, they look very nice. I may do an update in regards performance and longevity, but so far I think it will be gone by the end of the day. At the end of the day, the fragrance was still present and had evolved very nicely, I will rate it at least 4 stars out of 5.

I'm wearing a black sweater to work and so I thought I'd wear this to the office as I rarely pick it up. I was engulfed by it in my car on the way, not in a strong way but rather nicely surrounded by the scent. Now I've never really rated this one and bought it blind cos it was cheap, but something seems to have happened. It's creamy woods and very attractive cardamom that dominate the scent now, almost going as promised with the notes displayed here. It's very safe yet very pleasant, so I'm feeling very good about it now, way to settle nicely.

A great offering for men like me who veer away from the sweet side and love woody scents. Makes me think of things like Kenzo Jungle, which I love but has serious performance issues. The main player I pick up is the woods, which give me a sawdust vibe. In other fragrances, I've seen people refer to it as pencil shavings, but I spent a lot of time in a woodshop, so that's what comes to mind for me. Also in the same family as CDG Series 3 Incense Kyoto. At the price, it's an absolute steal for the woody fragrance lover!

It just arrived in the post and I have had my first blast. The opening is very pleasant indeed and I really like this. The middle is very good too and yes I like too. Overall, this is a really good sweet smelling scent and I do love it. Projection is excellent that's not over the top and people will notice it 6+ feet away! I am very impressed with Elite and I give it an 8.5 out of 10 all they way! Update: Longevity isnt that good., 4hrs max!

This one is truly one of the most underrated scents on the market. I don't get why this isn't more highly rated. Icon Elite is as suave as it gets. I mainly get pepper suede and sandalwood with the one and the combo is just amazing for my nose. The best part about this scent is how much I paid for it. $18 for a 50ml is what I paid and for that price, it's an absolute steal. Amazing scent for the price and I highly recommend it. 9/10

This scent just screams "Fresh out the Shower, and Clean Shaven". I blind bought this based on the reviews here and I can truly say I do not regret this. The price is right and the sillage is very good. It has a monstrous, long lasting profile, and everyone just seems to give me compliments when I wear it. Buy it. You wont regret it. Solid 8 out of 10

This fragrance is one of the very few that grew on me tremendously, it is now probably top 5 in my collection. It is dark, fresh, minty, woody, all at the same time. I was very hesitant to love it so much because Icon got all the love with the reviewer. This dark bottled Elite is my dark horse.

I got this off ebay for 12 bucks so i wasn't expecting much. But its actually pretty good. Smells like pure suede to me. Doesn't project longer than 2hours really. Stays a skin scent for a few hours. But for that price, its worth it for me.