The Icon Eau de Parfum

The Icon Eau de Parfum from Antonio Banderas is a woody, resinous scent for men, with a spicy, aromatic edge and a soft touch of leather. It was released in 2022 as an eau de parfum.

It opens with black pepper and grapefruit, a dry, peppery sparkle with a bitter citrus bite, while juniper adds a gin-like freshness. The heart turns aromatic: cypress brings a green, slightly piney note, lavender a clean herbal calm, and suede a smooth, skin-like leather. In the base, labdanum and benzoin lay down a warm, resinous sweetness, with vetiver and patchouli giving an earthy, slightly smoky depth.

Most wearers find its longevity moderate, though a few report it fading quickly, and it projects at a moderate distance rather than filling a room. It is voted for spring and autumn in roughly equal measure, and for day and evening almost evenly, which makes it an easy, versatile choice for the office, weekends or a casual dinner.

The Icon Eau de Parfum — for men fragrance by Antonio Banderas (released 2022). Top notes: Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Juniper. Heart notes: Lavender, Suede, Cypress. Base notes: Benzoin, Patchouli, Vetiver, Labdanum. — Parfica open fragrance database