The Icon Eau de Parfum by Antonio Banderas

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The Icon Eau de Parfum by Antonio Banderas blends aromatic grapefruit and black pepper with fresh juniper and lavender, underpinned by warm benzoin, suede, and resinous labdanum. The dry-down reveals earthy patchouli, vetiver, and cypress, creating a rich oriental fougère that balances freshness with depth. Those drawn to spicy, aromatic scents with a leathery and resinous base will find this fragrance’s vibrant yet grounded character appealing.

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Giardinodiercole

Giardinodiercole by Agatho £254.17

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cashmeran
  • cedarwood
  • juniper
  • lavender
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.

Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.

The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.

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Audacity

Audacity by Plowden & Fallow £90.00

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  • Key notes:
  • geranium
  • grapefruit
  • juniper
  • oakmoss
  • tobacco
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • citrusy
  • woody

A confident potion and a tribute to those who are not only prepared to take a gamble, but relish it, laughing in the face of adversity. For here is an ode to modern day British entrepreneurial optimism, life is moving fast, fortunes are being made and lost, but let’s face it, the journey is where the thrill is at its most potent.

Brash and loud is not Audacity’s style; it is far more refined. This unisex fragrance oozes a level of confident subtle sophistication, with it’s aromatic, citrus qualities ascending from an oriental woody base. Audacity is quietly noticeable, daring and bold, but sees no need to shout about it’s merits; people take notice anyway.

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Love In A Mist

Love In A Mist by NuWilds £66.67

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • grapefruit
  • lavender
  • mint
  • rosemary
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #normcore
  • #savory
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic

This fragrance captures the essence of a Chinese summer — the tingling mint and cool eucalyptus of dusky mountain air, the aromatics of shiso, lavender and chamomile as the darkness deepens, the grounding woods and greens of cypress, vetiver and galbanum. A dream of summer rewritten — nostalgic and gently magical.

Perfumer: Jin Yongshan

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701 Eau de Cyprès

701 Eau de Cyprès by Bon Parfumeur £45.83

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • eucalyptus
  • grapefruit
  • incense
  • nutmeg
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • transparent

A fresh herbaceous blend with a sunny grapefruit at the center of the composition.

Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 701 if you like cool spices such as cardamom, sunny citrus nuances and refreshing greenness  of eucalyptus. 

Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza.

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Kajal III

Kajal III by Kajal £162.50

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  • Key notes:
  • ambroxan
  • grapefruit
  • lavender
  • lemon
  • neroli
  • rosemary
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy

Symbolically, three is a powerful number which represents the wholeness of a completed cycle — the past, the present, the future. We are not defined by our hardships, but by how we confront them: the discipline of optimism, the courage of resolve. Kajal III, with its burst of ginger and citrus anchored by cleansing lavender and enfolding amber, has been created to honor all forms of determination and fortitude.

Perfumer: Kevin Mathis

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Mainstream

Mainstream by Sly John's Lab £70.83

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  • Key notes:
  • cannabis accord
  • grapefruit
  • lime
  • patchouli
  • vetiver
  • wormwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • green
  • woody

Perfumer: Chris Maurice

A smell-good-like-you-feel-good perfume, reminiscent of carefree hangouts with friends powered by “herbal inhalants”. Mainstream is a beautifully modulated cannabis fragrance, its grapefruit and lime kick-off nicely balanced by the long guaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver fadeout. 

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No-tell Motel

No-tell Motel by Raconteur £129.17

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • black pepper
  • cypress
  • martini
  • olives
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • unconventional
  • woody

Olive fruit absolute is an unusual material for an amber perfume, and a surprisingly appealing one. It gives a salty, animalic nuance to this sheer blend of cypress and sandalwood, rubbing up nicely against the cinnamon character of Tasmanian mountain pepper.

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Masa

Masa by Kajal £145.83

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • grapefruit
  • patchouli
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green
  • leather

Masa is the Arabic word for a one-of-a-kind diamond, and this EdP embodies the diamond’s luminosity through a balance of herbal freshness and ambered wood notes. Masa opens with a crisp combo of bergamot and grapefruit highlighted by the warm spice of ginger root. Mirabelle, a sweet golden plum, becomes the focal point, its honeyed floral charms suspended in a radiant amber syrup of cardamom, vanilla, guaiac wood and patchouli. A stealth violet leaf, a throwback to vintage elegance, steers Masa towards leather.

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Tantrico

Tantrico by Laboratorio Olfattivo £120.83

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  • Key notes:
  • atlas cedarwood
  • cypress
  • juniper
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • woody

Perfumer: Lucien Ferrero

«What is more noble for a perfumer than Sandal attar? Without doubt it is the most precious essential oil in the history of perfumery, with a refined elegance, an unparalleled sensuality and an intimacy that I invite you to try.»

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PG25 Indochine

PG25 Indochine by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £116.67

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • black pepper
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

1920’s,  a sepia-toned cruise down Mekong River: a kaleidoscope of ephemeral dawns shrouded in mist and glorious days of radiant sunshine. The dreamy air is humid, balmy and honeyed. 25 Indochine starts where 19 Louanges Profanes ends: in number 19 the balms are fresh and cool and number 25 explores their sweet, spicy and woody aspects.

About The Icon Eau de Parfum by Antonio Banderas

What scent family does The Icon Eau de Parfum belong to?
The Icon Eau de Parfum is classified as an Oriental Fougere. It combines aromatic, spicy, resinous, and leathery notes characteristic of this family.
How does The Icon Eau de Parfum differ from these similar fragrances?
While sharing some key notes like grapefruit, black pepper, and patchouli, The Icon uniquely balances aromatic freshness with a warm, leathery suede and resinous labdanum base. Many listed fragrances highlight different aspects such as smokiness, herbal accents, or animalic undertones, creating varied interpretations.
Which notes are most prominent in The Icon Eau de Parfum’s composition?
The Icon prominently features grapefruit, black pepper, juniper, and lavender in its opening. The heart and base include benzoin, suede, cypress, patchouli, vetiver, and labdanum, contributing to its warm, spicy, and woody character.