Icon
Alfred DunhillEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Icon vs. Surf
Is Icon better than Surf?
Icon wears longer on skin, while Surf projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OakmossBergamotLavenderSage
fresh spicyaromaticcitrusgreenlavender
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 Icon and Surf?
| Icon | Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Icon and Surf smell?
Icon
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Green
White Floral
Surf
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Aquatic
Green
Lavender
Herbal
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Icon and Surf share?
Top
NeroliBergamotPetitgrain
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Black PepperLavenderCardamomJuniper BerriesSage
Aquatic NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
VetiverOakmossIrisLeatherOud
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Icon or Surf?
| Icon | Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Icon and Surf?
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
The citrus opening is impressive. Then: cooling, clean, almost too safe. Until the drydown arrives, that warm musk is the whole point. It's what people come back for.Surf
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