Fragrance comparison

Icon vs Neroli Nostrum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,169 ratings analysed

5 wins

Icon

Alfred Dunhill

4.183,944 votes

Rank #26,552 AromaticFresh Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Neroli Nostrum

Lunio

3.82225 votes

Rank #12,299 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Icon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Icon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Neroli Nostrum
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Icon5/7

Neroli Nostrum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Icon
Community sentiment: Icon
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Icon
Value for money: Icon
Versatility: Icon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neroli Nostrum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IconAlfred Dunhill

Neroli NostrumLunio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 3,944 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 225 votes

Have 69%Had 7%Want 24%

Category winnerIconRating 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

49%Love

17%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

16%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerIconMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIcon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value48

Category winnerIconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, 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)

Top

PetitgrainGingerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseNeroliFig

Base

Virginia CedarWhite SandalwoodAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIconMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men7

Unisex49

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,552

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,299

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerNeroli NostrumHigher 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…

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Neroli Nostrum by Lunio is a complex aromatic spicy scent that centers on a vibrant interplay of neroli and tuberose. Launched in 2022, it features a grounding base of agarwood and Virginia cedar. This unisex fragrance works well for daytime office settings or casual spring weekends where a fresh yet slightly resinous…

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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 Neroli Nostrum?

Icon takes 5 of 7 categories. Icon is rated 4.18/5 from 3,944 votes; Neroli Nostrum is rated 3.82/5 from 225 votes. Choose Icon for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Neroli Nostrum for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Icon or Neroli Nostrum?

They last about the same: Icon 64/100, Neroli Nostrum 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Icon or Neroli Nostrum?

Icon projects furthest (Icon 55/100, Neroli Nostrum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon and Neroli Nostrum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Icon or Neroli Nostrum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli Nostrum is the stronger pick. For winter, Icon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon and Neroli Nostrum?

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. Neroli Nostrum has top notes of Petitgrain, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Neroli and Fig, a base of Virginia Cedar, White Sandalwood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).