Adonis Icarus

This scent is probably the closest I've ever gotten to a signature scent, which is hilarious to me since I absolutely hated it when I first sprayed. Initially, I thought it was a pleasant yet very uninteresting orange fragrance. But context is the magic that makes this fragrance shine in my opinion. There's a reason why LV's original is called Afternoon Swim. This fragrance, as does the original, performs well in the high heat of the afternoon. I use it principally as a refresher after the gym. The zingy orange puts a smile on my face and makes me feel invigorated. Then, as it dries down and the subtle musk and ambergris slowly pop in, you truly get that feeling of the sun on your skin after a nice swim on a hot day. While not a beast, like most citrus fragrances, it's a solid performer, clocking in at about 4 -6 hours, which for me is all I need, cause I love the opening so much I'd happily spray again. While the price point for the original LV can make its use only good for special occasions, this one has become a post-workout daily driver for me. I just can't stop reaching for it.

HOLY COW i finally tried my sample of this, I was nervous because I had high hopes for it, but it is practically everything I hoped it would be. Literally like freshly juiced orange with that little bit of ginger and lemon in there, striking and zingy while not being a super sugary or artificial orange, very clean note on the middle/tail end from the neroli and vetiver and almost a tiny bit of vanilla in the middle phase of it settling - not quite dipping into dreamsicle territory but just toeing that line while keeping the orange tangy and fresh throughout. I would eat this if I could. This is basically aromatherapy for me. Smells like sunshine and orange juice and cruising with the windows down while friends sing obnoxiously to the radio. I will say I wish the sillage was a little stronger, and the powdery side does come through slightly more than id like, but it's winter so i have high hopes for how it'll perform in the warm season. I am absolutely wearing this more this summer and happy to report it as a success.

I’m a huge citrus fan. This one REALLY delivers. You have to like orange. It’s the most accurate orange scent I’ve ever smelled second to LV Afternoon Swim, which is the inspiration for this scent. It’s just a little less strong than Mancera Lemon Line, as well as less sharp. Aquatica is very Lime focused and more boozy and coconut. It layers GREAT with Aquatica. I also one Kafu which is a more Lemon scent. If anything other than orange, you could say it definitely leans towards mandarin. Today was the first time I wore it at work and got 5 compliments, which never happens. I wear cologne for me, not to seek compliments. Today people I guess just couldn’t resist asking what I was wearing. I haven’t worn side by side with LV Afternoon swim, but definitely captures its essence. It has to be one of the best values in a fresh scent out there. I’ll never not have this in my collection and it just may have become my summer work signature scent.

Icarus packs an orangey punch so bright, it should come with sunglasses! I have too many fragrances. I don't have enough shelf space. But this one had to be added. It's a stunning burst of orange & mandarin at the onset (top notes). Then a consummate mix of gingery, peppery, and orangey dry down (middle and base notes). It's a almost a 1:1 for a ~$400 bottle of Afternoon Swim for 1/10 of the price. At that point, it’s not a dupe, it’s a public servant! If you like well blended fruity perfumes, you will love it; I love it! Rayhaan has been on an absolute roll for me--Aura, Tiger, Tropical Vibe, and now Icarus. At this rate, I expect them to release a scent that literally makes you levitate next. I’m ready; I'll figure out the shelf space.

Juicy fresh orange, with a musky undertone to round it out. Brilliant stuff upon first impressions! Not too tart, not too sweet - it smells amazing straight out of the bottle. I picked it up because I've heard speak about it being a great Afternoon Swim interpretation and a stunning realistic orange scent. No lies there at all. The perfumer that made this has somehow achieved naturalistic smelling orange at such a budget price that puts other citrus fragrances to shame. It's so well done and deserves the praise. Presentation is excellent with that thick orange glass bottle with an impressively strong magnetic cap, great atomizer too. Adonis Icarus is an impressive release for both genders as it's just so bright and mass appealing.