Icon Racing Blue by Alfred Dunhill bottle
Alfred Dunhill

Icon Racing Blue

3.8/5 · 117 votes Masculine 2021
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day100
Night57
Summer98
Spring89
Fall66
Winter23
Our take

A sharp squeeze of lime and bergamot cuts through the air, buoyed by an ambroxan fizz that feels more synthetic than fresh. That opening is bright and breezy, like a clean marine cologne you’d spray before a morning drive with the windows down. Then comes the heart: sea salt and cardamom offer a crisp, spicy salinity, while neroli and coriander add a slightly bitter floral edge. It’s an aromatic, woody aquatic that quickly settles into a base of driftwood, ambergris, and a faint whisper of sandalwood and patchouli. But here’s the thing: it dries down into a soft, milky skin scent almost before you’ve finished sniffing your wrist. With a longevity rating of 3.08 and sillage of 2.55, this fragrance is a fleeting wave that crashes and retreats, leaving only a damp memory behind. Does it last long enough to make an impression? Not really. It’s a perfectly pleasant, mainstream offering for warm weather: ideal for spring and summer days when you want something light, inoffensive, and uncomplicated. The guy who reaches for this wants a fresh, salty breeze without any heavy commitment. Skip it if you crave depth, projection, or anything that lingers past lunch. Icon Racing Blue is a crisp white shirt that loses its starch by noon. Wear it to the office, a casual brunch, or a boat ride, but plan to reapply. 🌊

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