The Icon

The Icon by Antonio Banderas, released in 2020, is a fresh aromatic masculine with a herbal heart. Everyone describes it as aromatic; about half also find it spicy, green, woody and citrusy.

Grapefruit and black pepper open it, the grapefruit bitter and bright, the pepper adding a dry, sharp sparkle. The heart is lavender and sage, a clean, herbal pairing that gives the scent a classic, slightly barbershop freshness with a green, faintly bitter edge from the sage. The base is oakmoss and sandalwood, the moss dry and earthy, the sandalwood creamy and smooth, so it ends warmer and softer than it starts.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, with a quarter finding it weak, and a moderate to intimate trail. It is voted across spring and summer and slightly more for daytime. It suits someone who wants an uncomplicated, fresh, herbal scent for everyday wear in milder weather, something that smells clean and tidy rather than sweet or heavy.

The Icon — for men fragrance by Antonio Banderas (released 2020). Top notes: Grapefruit, Black Pepper. Heart notes: Lavender, Sage. Base notes: Sandalwood, Oakmoss. — Parfica open fragrance database