Dunhill Icon Absolute
Alfred DunhillEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Dunhill Icon Absolute vs. Qaa'ed
Is Dunhill Icon Absolute better than Qaa'ed?
Qaa'ed projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OudLeatherBergamotSaffron
leatheroudwarm spicyanimalic
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 Dunhill Icon Absolute and Qaa'ed?
| Dunhill Icon Absolute | Qaa'ed | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dunhill Icon Absolute and Qaa'ed smell?
Dunhill Icon Absolute
Leather
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Animalic
Citrus
Metallic
Qaa'ed
Warm Spicy
Leather
Oud
Cinnamon
Powdery
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dunhill Icon Absolute and Qaa'ed share?
Top
Black PepperBergamot
CinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
Black RoseSaffronJasmine
SaffronSandalwoodCedarwoodCarnation
Base
OudLeatherTobacco Leaf
OudLeatherVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Dunhill Icon Absolute or Qaa'ed?
| Dunhill Icon Absolute | Qaa'ed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dunhill Icon Absolute and Qaa'ed?
The oud opens heavy, almost confrontational. Then it pulls back. That's the divide. Some want the punch that fades. Others want the quiet that stays. For those who want oud and leather with nothing.Dunhill Icon Absolute
This is for someone who knows what they want. Qaa'ed leans into the spice and oud that made Arabian perfumery legendary, delivering an unapologetic boldness that refuses to soften its edges.Qaa'ed
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