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Eau de parfum
ICON. Confidence No.01
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
ICON. Confidence No.01 is a men's eau de parfum from the Dutch brand ICON., released in 2025.
It is a modern composition with an expressive citrus-spicy character, combining freshness with the energy of ginger, dry woods and a soft musky trail.
The name Confidence accurately conveys the fragrance's mood.
It does not try to be overly complex or intimate: its character is built on a clear contrast between a sparkling opening, a spicy accent and a calmer woody-musky base.
Confidence No.01 will appeal to those who value well-structured, noticeable and easy-to-read fragrances for men.
Development and Scent Profile
A citrus accord is especially noticeable at the opening, setting a dynamic, fresh and clean tone for the composition.
Ginger then joins in, adding a touch of pungency, dry warmth and a sense of inner movement.
As the fragrance develops, it becomes deeper thanks to the woody accord and musk, which create a dense, lasting and polished background.
The base note pyramid features a blended set of accords: citrus, ginger, woody notes and musk.
As a result, the fragrance develops not as strictly linear freshness, but as a combination of several facets, with the cool citrus impression gradually balanced by spice and warm woods.
Longevity and Sillage
ICON. Confidence No.01 is an eau de parfum with very strong sillage.
This is important to keep in mind when applying it: the fragrance can be noticeably present in its surroundings and is well suited to those who enjoy an expressive scent that does not disappear immediately after leaving home.
No precise application recommendations for skin or clothing have been provided for this release.
A practical approach is to start with a small number of sprays, assess the intensity during the first few minutes and add more later if necessary.
The composition may last longer on fabric, so clothing should be scented especially sparingly.
When to Wear Confidence No.01
The citrus-spicy profile makes the fragrance versatile enough for everyday activities, business meetings and outings in the city.
The fresh accord is particularly suitable for daytime, while ginger, woody notes and musk give the composition structure and make it suitable for evening wear.
Thanks to its strong sillage, Confidence No.01 develops best in cool weather and well-ventilated spaces.
The fragrance belongs to the citrus and spicy families, while musky and woody nuances are also noticeable in its profile.
This combination will appeal to men looking not for sweet or overloaded compositions, but for a fresh, energetic and confident fragrance with a pronounced presence.
Similar Fragrances
To explore a similar mood, consider Brocard Spicy Clementine, and compare Confidence No.01 with Van Cleef & Arpels Cologne Noire and Avon Pure for Him.
These fragrances offer a way to explore different facets of the fresh, spicy and woody-musky direction, although each develops in its own way.
The perfumer who created ICON. Confidence No.01 is not identified in the available information, nor are details about other concentrations of this composition.
Nevertheless, the release is easy to identify by its key features: a men's eau de parfum from 2025, a citrus-spicy style, a ginger accent and very strong sillage.
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