Desire Black
Alfred DunhillEau de Toilette2014
Side by side
Desire Black vs. Icon
Is Desire Black better than Icon?
Icon rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperVetiverBergamot
fresh spicywoodyaromaticwarm spicycitrusearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Desire Black and Icon?
| Desire Black | Icon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2015 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Irina Burlakova | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Desire Black and Icon smell?
Desire Black
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Earthy
Icon
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Green
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Desire Black and Icon share?
Top
Black PepperBergamotGrapefruit
NeroliBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CypressSaffronRose
Black PepperLavenderCardamomJuniper BerriesSage
Base
VetiverFrankincenseAmber
VetiverOakmossIrisLeatherOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit
NeroliBergamotPetitgrain
Spicy Notes
Black PepperSaffron
Black PepperCardamom
Floral Notes
Rose
LavenderIris
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Cypress
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Desire Black and Icon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Desire Black or Icon?
| Desire Black | Icon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Desire Black and Icon?
This one plays it safe in the opening, then quietly wins you over. The smoky vetiver drydown is where Desire Black earns its name, not loud, not trying, just lingers on the skin like it belongs there.Desire Black
This isn't a fragrance that chases attention. It's aromatic-woody, the kind of composition that sits in the room before you know it's there. The bergamot and petitgrain create an opening that feels.Icon
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