The Icon for Men
Perfumer: Nicolas Beaulieu
55 ratings
From your scent profile
Banderas The Icon for Men is a fresh, citrusy masculine scent that leans towards spring and summer, with a woody, spicy backdrop that suits everyday wear.
Skunky's take: The votes say daytime; the bottle to grab on your way to work.
How does it perform?
From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does The Icon for Men smell like?
It opens bright with citrus fruits, grapefruit and bergamot, while black pepper adds a slight bite. The heart is led by lavender, sage and green notes, softened by violet leaf. In the base, patchouli, sandalwood and oakmoss build a woody floor, and amber and tonka bean sweeten it a little. The overall feel is aquatic and fresh.
Longevity and projection are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. It is made for men. Its profile is close to Zara Absolutely Dark and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette).
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Citrus fruits
- Black pepper
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Lavender
- Green notes
- Sage
Towards evening
- Tree moss
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 21%Autumn
- 14%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime24%
- Casual24%
- Office20%
- Evening16%
- Sport11%
- Nighttime4%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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53% matchSignature Blue
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51% matchAbsolutely Dark
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51% matchAbsolute Blue
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51% matchFirst Instinct Blue Man
Abercrombie & Fitch · 2018
50% matchTabac Original Craftsman (Eau de Toilette)
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49% matchClub de Nuit Iconic
Armaf
47% matchCool Water (Eau de Toilette)
Davidoff · 1988
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Last updated: October 26, 2026