22 community ratings

Icon Racing (Blue Edition)

2021MenModern

7.8/ 10

Community score
22 ratings

Dunhill Icon Racing is a fresh, aquatic scent for men that sets bergamot and Sicilian lime against neroli and a salty touch of sea salt.

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How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Sicilian lime

Ambroxan

Heart notesfirst few hours

Neroli Green cardamom Sea salt Coriander

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indian sandalwood Ambergris Driftwood Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Icon Racing (Blue Edition) smell like?

It opens bright and citrusy with bergamot, Sicilian lime and ambroxan. In the heart, neroli, green cardamom, sea salt and coriander add a spicy edge and a salty feel. The base rests on Indian sandalwood, ambergris, driftwood and patchouli, a woody foundation, while the sweet and synthetic accords stay in the background.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters point to daily wear, leisure and business, with evening and sport also getting votes. Its profile is close to Prada Luna Rossa Carbon and Jo Malone Sea Salt & Bergamot.