ANTONIO BANDERAS THE ICON EAU DE PARFUM (EDP) FOR MEN
The Icon Eau de Parfum is the elevated, more intense concentration in Antonio Banderas’ “The Icon” line. Launched in 2022, it is marketed as the “essence of success,” embodying strength, elegance, and masculinity. This concentration belongs to the Amber Fougere family, offering a warm, complex, and sophisticated blend that is often compared to high-end “blue” fragrances but with added depth.
Fragrance Profile:
The Eau de Parfum version is richer than the original EDT, focusing on leather/suede, resinous notes, and deep woods for enhanced longevity and warmth.
- Top Notes (Opening): The fragrance starts with a fresh, spicy, and slightly dark opening. Grapefruit provides a sharp, clean citrus hit, instantly contrasted by the intense bite of Black Pepper and the clean, pine-like aromatic facet of Juniper berries.
Notes: Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Juniper. - Middle Notes (Heart): The heart is sophisticated and texturized, introducing a masculine smoothness. Classic, cool Lavender provides a clean fougere element, while Cypress adds a fresh, woody-green facet. The standout note here is Suede, which lends a subtle, refined, and slightly powdery leather warmth.
Notes: Lavender, Suede, Cypress - Base Notes (Dry Down): The base is a rich, long-lasting anchor of resins, earth, and wood. Benzoin provides a warm, balsamic sweetness, while Labdanum adds a deep, ambery, leathery richness. Vetiver introduces an earthy, smoky quality, and Patchouli rounds out the blend with a dark, woody mossiness.
Notes: Benzoin, Labdanum, Patchouli, Vetiver.
Character & Use:
The Icon EDP is characterized as elegant, modern, warm, and distinctly masculine. The inclusion of suede and resins makes it suited for cooler weather and formal or evening occasions, despite the fresh opening.
- Gender/Audience: Men.
- Best Seasons: Fall and Winter, but versatile enough for cooler Spring evenings.
- Best Occasion: Date nights, professional settings, or any occasion where enhanced sillage and longevity are desired.
Product Details:
- Product: Eau de Parfum (EDP) Spray (often marketed as “The Icon The Perfume”)
- Size (3.4 EDP M): 3.4 fl oz (approximately 100 mL)
- Fragrance Family: Amber Fougere / Oriental Fougere
- Year Launched: 2022
- Bottle: Typically features a sleek, dark black glass bottle with a metallic badge.
Performance: As an Eau de Parfum, it is formulated for greater concentration and improved performance compared to the EDT. It offers Moderate to Strong longevity (typically 5–8 hours) and Moderate projection.
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