Fragrance comparison

Icon vs King's Salute

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,999 ratings analysed

Icon

Alfred Dunhill

4.183,944 votes

Rank #25,636 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

King's Salute

Grossmith

4.4955 votes

Rank #25,919 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King's Salute takes 5 of 7 categories.

Icon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
King's Salute
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Icon2/7

King's Salute5/7

Ratings & consensus: King's Salute
Community sentiment: King's Salute
Longevity: King's Salute
Sillage & projection: King's Salute
Value for money: Icon
Versatility: King's Salute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Icon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

IconAlfred Dunhill

King's SaluteGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 3,944 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%

Category winnerKing's SaluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

3,944 votes

67%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityKing's Salute

SillageKing's Salute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value15

Category winnerIconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

NeroliBergamotBlack PepperPetitgrain

Heart

LavenderCardamomJuniper BerriesSage

Base

VetiverOakmossIrisLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

Top1 to 2 hours

BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for King's Salute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer100

Fall72

Winter16

Day100

Night50

Category winnerKing's SaluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,636

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,919

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIconHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Icon by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Icon was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain; middle notes are Black Pepper, Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage; base notes are Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris, Leat…

Reviews →

King's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Icon or King's Salute?

King's Salute takes 5 of 7 categories. Icon is rated 4.18/5 from 3,944 votes; King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes. Choose Icon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon or King's Salute?

King's Salute lasts longest (King's Salute 75/100, Icon 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon or King's Salute?

Projection is very close: King's Salute 57/100, Icon 55/100 for sillage.

Do Icon and King's Salute smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Icon or King's Salute better for summer or winter?

For summer, King's Salute is the stronger pick. For winter, Icon is the stronger pick. King's Salute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon and King's Salute?

Icon has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Iris and Leather. King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber.