Built for a polished, modern wardrobe, Dunhill Icon Elite Eau de Parfum blends crisp Sicilian bigarade and citrus zest with cardamom and black pepper, then deepens into textured woods where vetiver and sandalwood meet juniper, blue sage, and a suave suede and ebony finish. The result is a confident woody spicy signature that feels refined, energetic, and unmistakably British on skin.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2016. The ICON collection was conceptualised by master perfumer Carlos Benaim, while the brand does not officially credit a single perfumer for Icon Elite.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Cardamom, Bitter orange, Bergamot, Lime
Heart: Vetiver, Black pepper, Blue sage, Juniper
Base: Ebony wood, Sandalwood, Suede, Labdanum.
Story and Positioning
The third entry in Dunhill’s ICON line, Icon Elite frames the house’s sporting elegance through citrus, spice, and dark woods for a crisp day-to-evening scent that pairs as well with tailoring as it does with weekend knits. Fans often compare its cardamom and woody warmth to styles like YSL La Nuit de L’Homme, and its sandalwood texture invites parallels to Sacred Wood and Stash, making it a smart alternative for those who enjoy suave woody signatures without heaviness.
Bottle and Design
A weighty cylindrical bottle sheathed in a tactile, engine-turned texture comes finished in deep black, echoing Dunhill’s motoring heritage and sleek menswear codes while giving the shelf a refined architectural presence.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom.
Manufacturer: Inter Parfums until September 30, 2023.
Address: Alfred Dunhill Limited, 15 Hill Street, London, W1J 5QT, United Kingdom.
Country of Manufacture: France
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