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Citrus · 2021

Icon Racing Blue

by Alfred Dunhill
Rating3.8 ★ 128 votes
GenderMen
Year2021
CitrusWoodyAmber
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
11 notes
topfirst impression
LimeBergamotAmbroxan
heartthe character
Sea SaltCardamomNeroliCoriander
basethe foundation
DriftwoodAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
51
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
35
intimateenormous
Price value65
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean87
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusWoodyAmberAromaticWarm SpicySaltyMarineFresh Spicy
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Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Salty
Marine
Fresh Spicy

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
15%
moderate
61%
long lasting
18%
eternal
4%
Sillage
intimate
14%
moderate
70%
strong
13%
enormous
3%
Season
spring
32%
summer
36%
fall
23%
winter
9%
Time of day
day
65%
night
35%
Gender
female
4%
more female
2%
unisex
3%
more male
23%
male
67%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
13%
ok
25%
good value
38%
great value
21%

Smells similar

by scent profile
84% match
Emeer Lattafa Perfumes
Lattafa Perfumes
aromaticsoft spicy
84% match
Aura Assaf
Assaf
woodypatchouli
83% match
In Blue Armand Basi
Armand Basi
citrussoft spicy
82% match
Cannabis Salata Bois 1920
Bois 1920
aromaticsalty

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotAmbroxanLimeCardamomNeroliCorianderSea SaltSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisDriftwood
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lime and Ambergris

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The Icon line

5 versions
Original2015Icon
More Earthy, White Floral
Less Amber
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2017Racing
More White Floral, Lavender
Less Amber
Projects more
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2016Elite
More Powdery, Musky
Less Amber
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2015Dunhill Icon Absolute
More Leather, Oud
Less Woody
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Icon Racing Blue →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Icon Racing Blue vs Emeer Lattafa Perfumes →Icon Racing Blue vs Aura Assaf →Icon Racing Blue vs In Blue Armand Basi →

In plain words

The main accords of Icon Racing Blue are citrus and woody. It opens with Lime and Bergamot, reveals Sea Salt and Cardamom at its heart, and dries down to Driftwood and Ambergris. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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