Black PepperOpens with
SaffronHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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Alfred Dunhill · Sold as masculine
Dunhill Icon Absolute
The plush leather seats of a vintage car, where the rich scent of tobacco and oud mingles with the crisp freshness of bergamot and black pepper.
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Dunhill Icon AbsoluteMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessFaqat Lil Rijal · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015, Dunhill Icon Absolute by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Spicy fragrance that captures the essence of modern masculinity with a touch of heritage. The composition opens with bright citrus and fresh spicy notes before diving into an intricate heart of black rose and jasmine. The base layers with rich leather, oud, tobacco, and animalic accords, creating a complex blend that reads as both contemporary and lasting. This scent is a proof of Alfred Dunhill's legacy of blending functional elegance with luxury.
Dunhill Icon Absolute has a strong sillage but is best appreciated close to the skin. Apply it lightly in the morning for an all-day presence that evolves from fresh spicy notes to warm, leathery depths.
Fig. 01 — Dunhill Icon Absolute, Alfred Dunhill
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Designer Alfred Dunhill
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 15%.