Icon Racing vs Pluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Icon Racing takes 3 of 4 categories.
Icon RacingChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PlutoChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Icon Racing3/4
Pluto1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Icon Racing
- Sillage & projection
- Icon Racing
- Value for money
- Pluto
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Icon Racing
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Icon RacingAlfred DunhillPlutoZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 968 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
40%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
968 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIcon Racing
SillageIcon Racing
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
white floral65%
lavender56%
citrus100%
musky90%
white floral80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
aromatic50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitCardamomBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLavenderPepper
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodVetiver
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,705
PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerIcon RacingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIcon Racing by Alfred Dunhill is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Icon Racing was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Laurent Le Guernec. Top notes are Grapefruit, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Lavender and Pepper; base notes are Musk, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
Reviews →This cologne delivers a straightforward burst of fresh citrus and light blossoms on a clean base. It feels best suited for warm afternoons when you want something casual and uncomplicated to wear with a plain t-shirt. The simple formula makes it easy to spray generously without worrying about overwhelming anyone aroun…
Reviews →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 Racing or Pluto?
Icon Racing takes 3 of 4 categories. Icon Racing is rated 4.02/5 from 968 votes; Pluto is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Icon Racing for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pluto for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Icon Racing or Pluto?
Icon Racing lasts longest (Icon Racing 62/100, Pluto 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Icon Racing or Pluto?
Icon Racing projects furthest (Icon Racing 57/100, Pluto 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Icon Racing and Pluto smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is Icon Racing or Pluto better for summer or winter?
Pluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Icon Racing and Pluto?
Icon Racing has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Pepper, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Pluto has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.
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