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Home Fragrances Alfred Dunhill Icon Icon Absolute
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Eau de parfum

Alfred Dunhill Icon Absolute

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Fragrance information:

Icon Absolute Alfred Dunhill, brought to life in 2015, is positioned as a masculine fragrance, falling within the spicy and wood families. Created within the Icon collection and available in eau de parfum.

The longevity is high — this one will stay with you for the long haul. Behind this fragrance stands the United Kingdom and its rich perfumery heritage. Icon Absolute Alfred Dunhill unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
High fragrance longevity

The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day

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Sillage
Noticeable

The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Icon Absolute unfolds as a layered story, where notes flow without rush and without gaps. The creative approach of Alfred Dunhill is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum supports the right density and pace of development.

At the note-group layer the structure relies on Citrus, Spicy, Whiteflower and Floral. The palette also extends to Leather and Wood. At family level the composition sits in Spicy and Wood.

At the opening of the pyramid you sense invigorating sunny top notes: Bergamot and Black Pepper.

In the heart you detect Jasmine, Rose and Saffron carrying a sensual jasmine direction.

The accord profile is built around these accords: Citrus, Floral, Wood and Leather forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Spicy expand the olfactory volume in the background. The gender direction is masculine, which clarifies the composition character. For persistence High suggests confident staying power.

Overall Icon Absolute holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the central phase adds depth, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best experienced on skin.

Gender Male
Brand Alfred Dunhill
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United Kingdom
Website http://www.dunhillfragrances.com
Year of production 2015
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Inter Parfums

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
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Note photo Black Pepper
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Note photo Jasmine
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Note photo Rose
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Note photo Saffron
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Note photo Leather accord
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Note photo Oud
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Note photo Tobacco
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Top notes

Bergamot Black Pepper

Heart notes

Jasmine Rose Saffron

Base notes

Leather accord Oud Tobacco

Families

Family Spicy Spicy
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

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Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
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Autumn
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Gala
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Classic
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Avant-garde
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Romantic
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Sporty
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18-25 years old
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26-35 years old
25%
36-45 years
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46+ years old
25%
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On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
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Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
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On the wrist
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On the knees
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On the back of the neck
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Behind the ears
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On the elbow
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On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
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On clothing
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Spot
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Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
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2-3 atomisations
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3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
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Luxury
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The scent isn't the worst, of course, but I can't say it impressed me. Deep, yes, but it feels more oppressive than pleasing. Maybe it suits cold weather, but for Eastern men? I doubt it. People wore it to the theater, sure, but I don't think it was a huge success. Women might react, but I think it's more out of politeness. Oud probably isn't that important here, but wood - yes, it's noticeable, but too spicy and heavy. It develops on the skin, but not in a good way, rather somewhat depressing. The notes blend together, and there's no playfulness to it
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