Icon Elite

15 reseñas

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• beto_ruiz

  July 9, 2016

  

  After the good impression the first Icon version left on me, I expected something similar or better, but the Elite felt more muted and less lively. It smells correct and formal, a bit soapy and dark. It’s well-categorized as a woody spicy scent; cardamomo is present and I notice a bit of pepper. Fragrantica says it has ebony, but I can’t quite place that note. Projection is low and longevity reaches about 6 hours. I think it’s suitable for business meetings or formal situations, aimed at a mature audience (30+). It’s not bad and smells good, but I liked the first version more. What is excellent, however, is the bottle design.

• GiancarloVÑ

  February 26, 2018

  

  This Icon Elite is a total hit; it’s no coincidence that the other two I own are so good. The opening hits hard: citrusy and semi-herbal, lasting longer than usual. Then comes the heart—a splendid, strong vetiver that lasts forever; black pepper is subtle but there. This core lasts about 8 hours; you don’t catch it from afar, but those close by definitely get it. Finally, after those hours, there’s a subtle shift toward something warm, blending wood and leather. In short, it’s great. Not for everyone, but I truly recommend it for evenings and nights.

• uhm

  May 23, 2018

  

  I was coming off testing Enigma Pour Homme Parfum the day before, which is a beast of performance and high quality, so, as things in life depend on what you’re used to, I expected a letdown. Although after a couple of hours it dropped in intensity (like almost everything) and has a dry-down that loses points compared to the opening (like almost everything else, especially the more mainstream ones), my overall rating is positive. The opening is citrusy with a touch of spice, especially cardamomo; someone might think of Declaration in this part, but for me, they don’t resemble each other since it lacks that mineral Cartier-Hermes tone and the spices don’t have that dirty/sweaty effect. Soon enough, suede takes over the perfume, competing with the opening to create a very pleasant combination. I also start noticing a moderately sweet resinous aroma, presumably labdanum. The pity—and what other perfumes do achieve (pity that often you have to pay much more for that)—is that by this point, the intensity fades for quite some time. But what was my surprise to see that after a while, I could smell it clearly again, though the aroma had changed… like more generic and chemical base notes. Here, you can feel it’s more woody, perhaps, but honestly, I never catch as many woods as other users. In the end, it performs very well; it’s one of those perfumes I’d recommend to people who don’t want or can’t spend a lot of money but are looking for something above average and also want to differentiate themselves a bit from the trends.

• uhm

  June 7, 2018

  

  I came from testing Enigma Pour Homme Parfum the day before, a beast of performance and quality, so, as things in life depend on what you’re used to, I expected a letdown. Although the intensity dropped after two hours (like almost everything) and the dry down loses points compared to the opening (like almost everything, especially the more average ones), the overall rating is positive. The opening is citrusy with a touch of spices, especially cardamom; someone might think of Declaration, but for me, they don’t resemble each other because it doesn’t share that mineral Cartier-Hermes tone, nor do the spices have that dirty/sweaty effect. Soon enough, the suede takes over the perfume, competing with the opening, making a very pleasant combination. I also notice quite a bit of a moderately sweet resinous aroma, probably labdanum. The pity, and something other perfumes do achieve (pity that sometimes you have to pay more), is that the intensity fades quite a long time, but my surprise was feeling it clearly again, although the scent had changed, as if the base was more generic and chemical. Here, you can feel it’s more woody, perhaps, but I never catch as many woods as other users. In the end, it performs very well; it’s one of those perfumes I’d recommend to people who don’t want or can’t spend much but want something above average and want to differentiate themselves a bit from the trends.

• oscarsh86

  August 17, 2018

  

  The opening is citrusy and spicy. Among the citrus, orange stands out, effectively perceived as slightly bitter, and among the spices, cardamomo with its peppery scent. The woody base is also noticeable, though a bit subtle; the woods will take center stage later. As the perfume dries down, the citrus loses strength and the spices settle over a soft suede. Gradually, woodier nuances appear. In the dry-down, I distinguish vetiver; it doesn’t stand out too much but is the most perceptible note. The scent becomes darker, with slightly sweet and aromatic nuances that smell like anise to me (strange since anise or licorice aren’t listed, but crushed Blue Sage leaves release an anise scent), while remaining dry due to the woods. In the final phase, it evolves little; the only difference is that instead of vetiver, sandalwood takes the lead. This sandalwood reminds me of the typical ‘barbershop’ scents, with slight soapy nuances. The sweet nuances fade in intensity. Performance isn’t bad, but it’s not its strong suit: noticeable for the first two hours, then it sticks to the skin. Longevity lasted about 6 or 7 hours; after that, I barely smelled it. It’s clearly masculine, suitable for any climate except extreme heat. I see it as an ‘office scent’ and for formal dates. Although I like it, it leaves me feeling underwhelmed. It’s a pleasant, easy-to-use scent that stands out from typical designer perfumes that all smell the same, but I think it lacks a bit of spark, just as the first beto_ruiz review commented. I also prefer the first Icon version, which smells better and performs much better. In conclusion, it’s a good perfume, it delivers, and for the price, you can’t ask for much more, but it feels a bit short for me. Still, the bottle is fantastic.

• oscarsh86

  August 26, 2018

  

  The opening is citrusy and spicy. Among the citrus, the orange stands out, slightly bitter, and among the spices, the cardamom with its characteristic and slightly spicy smell. The woody base is also noticeable, though a bit shy; later, the woods will take center stage. As it dries, the citrus loses strength and the spices settle over a soft suede. Gradually, more woody nuances appear. In the heart phase, I distinguish the vetiver, without it standing out too much but being the most perceptible wood. The scent becomes darker, with slightly sweet and aromatic nuances that smell like anise (strange that it’s not listed, but Blue Sage leaves release an anise smell when crushed), while remaining dry due to the woods. In the final phase, it evolves little; the only difference is that instead of vetiver, sandalwood takes the reins. This sandalwood reminds me of the typical ‘Barbershop’ kind, with slight soapy nuances. The sweet nuances decrease in intensity. Performance isn’t bad, but it’s not its strong suit: it’s noticeable for the first two hours and then sticks to the skin. It lasts well for 6-7 hours, after which you barely smell it. It’s clearly masculine, suitable for any climate except extreme heat. Adequate for an ‘office scent’ and formal dates. Although I like it, I’m left half-convinced. It’s pleasant, easy to use, and stands out from typical designer scents that smell the same, but I think it lacks a spark, just as the first review by beto_ruiz commented. I also prefer the first version of Icon, which smells better and lasts longer. In conclusion, a good perfume that delivers, and for the price, you can’t ask for much more, but it feels short for me. That said, the bottle is amazing.

• svazquez7

  August 22, 2021

  

  Wow, I thought I was wrong to sense a vibe of Guilty Absolute. I have to say that this Dunhill one is perhaps the best in the Elite saga; it seems like an excellent men’s fragrance that, without being the big deal, convinces you that IT is the big deal. Far from the sweet trend 🍭, it’s elegant without being pretentious and a great price. A pleasant vetiver with a hint of leather that’s noticeable but not invasive or exotic, very well made, though I’d desire more potency. It’s being swept 🧹 away from the Cool Bleu de Sauvage Profumo trend. They have nothing to envy this Elite. 8.5 overall (9 if it were a bit longer-lasting).

• svazquez7

  August 27, 2021

  

  Wow, I thought I was wrong to sense a vibe of Guilty Absolute. I have to say, this Dunhill one is perhaps the best in the Elite saga: it’s an excellent men’s fragrance that, without being a masterpiece, convinces you that it IS the real deal. Far from the horrible sweet trend 🍭, it’s an elegant fragrance without being pretentious and at a great price. A pleasant vetiver with a touch of leather that’s noticeable without being invasive or exotic, very well made, though I’d wish for more potency. It sweeps the floor 🧹 with the Cool Bleu trend from Sauvage Profumo. They have nothing to envy this Elite. 8.5 overall (9 if it were a bit longer-lasting).

• eric1939

  August 16, 2022

  

  An interesting fragrance and a good choice for those who like vetiver. Citrus-spicy opening and a completely vetiver dry down. The leather and suede give it a very dark tone. After several hours, only when it’s close to the skin, it reminds me a lot of Guerlain Vetiver, at least to my nose. Like any Dunhill creation, it has moderate to low longevity but enormous quality. Another little-known and highly recommended option for lovers of dark vetiver perfumes.

• BassoProfumo

  November 17, 2022

  

  I feel this is one of those perfumes that, due to its lack of popularity, you rarely consider buying. But you really can’t deny that it smells VERY good.

• AugustoDoc

  March 17, 2023

  

  It’s a gem: citrus and spicy at the start, then lots of sandalwood and vetiver. It’s a very woody perfume; while versatile, it imposes seriousness and I think it requires a certain elegance to wear, so not very casual. The downside is the performance, which fades to skin level by the fifth hour (we’ll see if it improves in autumn-winter). I expected much more, but regarding the scent, it’s outstanding. Elegance in a bottle.

• Alex_Rex

  June 2, 2023

  

  This is the second fragrance in the Dunhill Icon line, touching upon Icon Élite Alfred Dunhill. It opens with cardamom and very pleasant spices, a profile that develops over half an hour before giving way to the woods: sandalwood and ebony. Projection is correct at arm’s length and then fades, settling close to the skin after six hours. I’ve received compliments, but what confuses me most is that everyone told me how woody it smells. While the woods are noticeable by the hour, as others say, they add a touch of distinction and are the star notes. Its use is formal (in my opinion), but anyone can wear it informally. It works day and night. Seasonally, it’s better in autumn and winter, but no problem in spring and summer, earning praise. In short: a formal, elegant, and masculine fragrance, useful for any occasion, adding seriousness and good taste. Cheers.

• Abdel - Perfumeros.com

  July 20, 2023

  

  While the opening doesn’t stand out much, the dry down is a different story. The fragrance gains sophistication and maturity thanks to an exquisite, creamy sandalwood base with spicy undertones. The perfume transforms from a teenager in the opening to an elegant young adult in the dry down, ready to face everyday life.

• byrgertidesson

  May 23, 2024

  

  In my opinion, it’s a delight after 30 minutes; it’s a somewhat distinguished aroma where the vetiver notes really stand out. The performance is redeemable: it lasts 6-8 hours, projects 4-6 inches, and is suitable for moderately formal events and the office (7/10).

• Cris-Mex

  January 21, 2025

  

  I tested this in decants and, as I usually do, let it sit for 2-3 months to see how it evolves; most perfumes improve with time. If you love heavy wood scents, this is your guy. It didn’t give me a ‘wow’ moment, but overall I liked it. The citrus opening isn’t sharp, but rich and pleasant. What I notice most is the cedar and vetiver, with a slightly spicy creaminess. It’s a 30+ PA fragrance perfect for work or formal events, day or night. Good perfume with normal performance lasting 5-6 hours; projection and sillage are soft but present. I still prefer the original Icon over this Icon Élite.