Icon Elite

Icon Elite from Alfred Dunhill, released in 2016, is a woody, citrus masculine with a suede finish. Wood and citrus lead together, with spice strongly present and green, resinous and leathery touches.

It opens with bergamot, bitter orange and lime for a sharp, zesty brightness, with cardamom adding a cool, aromatic spice. The heart is drier and more aromatic: blue sage brings a herbal freshness, black pepper a dry bite, juniper a gin-like crispness and vetiver an earthy, slightly smoky tone. The base is smooth and refined, with suede giving a soft, leathery texture, sandalwood creamy wood, ebony a dark woodiness and labdanum a resinous warmth.

Most wearers report moderate to long-lasting wear, and the trail is largely moderate. It is voted for autumn and spring and works by day or night, slightly favouring evenings. That makes it a polished, versatile choice for the office and dinners, for someone who likes a smart citrus woody with a suede-soft finish.

Icon Elite — for men fragrance by Alfred Dunhill (released 2016). Top notes: Cardamom, Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Lime. Heart notes: Vetiver, Black Pepper, Blue Sage, Juniper. Base notes: Ebony, Sandalwood, Suede, Labdanum. — Parfica open fragrance database