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Icon Elite

Citrus
Fresh
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
EDP · 2016 · mens

Dunhill is the luxury goods house behind this 2016 release, bringing their heritage in men's accessories and leather goods to fragrance. Icon Elite sits within their Icon line, positioning itself as a more refined and elevated take on the original.

Icon Elite opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, bitter orange, and lime, sharpened by cardamom for an aromatic edge. The heart shifts toward a peppery, juniper-forward aromatic character with prominent vetiver adding an earthy, smoky quality. The base grounds everything with woody notes of ebony and sandalwood alongside labdanum's subtle sweetness and a soft suede undertone, creating a warm amber-woody DNA that feels both spiced and refined.

This is a fragrance for someone who wants aromatic sophistication with enough warmth to feel substantial. It works well in cooler months or professional settings where you need something distinguished but not overly formal. Icon Elite suits the man who appreciates vetiver-driven compositions and doesn't shy away from spice. Check out The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader for similar profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
35%
Green
29%
Aromatic
80%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
60%
Earthy
29%
Powdery
41%
Amber
41%
Spicy
47%
Balsamic
41%
Sweet
18%
Leather
50%
Creamy
41%
Warm Spicy
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Lime
Lime
Crisper and greener than lemon, with a faint bitterness that keeps it from smelling like a cocktail mixer. Lime zest has a raw, almost herbaceous quality that pairs naturally with aquatic and green accords. It signals freshness and informality, the note of beach bars and gym-fresh colognes.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Sharp, dry, and immediately present, black pepper in perfumery is spice without sweetness, heat without heaviness. It adds edge to citrus openings and warmth to woody bases, creating contrast that keeps a fragrance interesting. One of the most versatile spice notes, comfortable in everything from fresh colognes to deep orientals.
Juniper
Juniper
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ebony
Ebony
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Suede
Suede
Soft, slightly powdery, and skin-warm, suede accord in perfumery captures the scent of fine-grained leather without the raw animal quality of heavy leather notes. It's simultaneously woody and musky, creating a second-skin warmth that feels intimate and tactile. The note that makes certain fragrances feel like cashmere.
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The SensualistBest match89% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Aristocrat86% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%
Fresh35%
Green29%
Aromatic80%
Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
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1ml$2.99/ml

Dunhill Icon Elite— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Icon Elite is $32.96. Without a coupon the lowest price is $32.96. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Dunhill fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Dunhill Icon Elite? +
$32.96 at The Perfume Spot. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Dunhill Icon Elite smell like? +
Dunhill is the luxury goods house behind this 2016 release, bringing their heritage in men's accessories and leather goods to fragrance. Icon Elite sits within their Icon line, positioning itself as a more refined and elevated take on the original. Icon Elite opens with a bright citrus burst of bergamot, bitter orange, and lime, sharpened by cardamom for an aromatic edge. The heart shifts toward a peppery, juniper-forward aromatic character with prominent vetiver adding an earthy, smoky quality. The base grounds everything with woody notes of ebony and sandalwood alongside labdanum's subtle sweetness and a soft suede undertone, creating a warm amber-woody DNA that feels both spiced and refined. This is a fragrance for someone who wants aromatic sophistication with enough warmth to feel substantial. It works well in cooler months or professional settings where you need something distinguished but not overly formal. Icon Elite suits the man who appreciates vetiver-driven compositions and doesn't shy away from spice. Check out The Sensualist, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader for similar profiles.
What are the notes in Dunhill Icon Elite? +
Top: Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Lime. Heart: Black Pepper, Juniper, Vetiver. Base: Ebony, Labdanum, Sandalwood, Suede.
What fragrance family is Icon Elite? +
Dunhill Icon Elite belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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