London Icon Racing Red

Dunhill London Icon Racing Red Eau de Parfum 100 ml is a masculine, aromatic woody scent released in 2021. It opens bright with citrus and pepper, then warms into spicy-resinous and woody depths for lasting presence. The composition balances crisp freshness with warm amber sweetness, so you feel confident and composed all day. This is a day-leaning fragrance for winter, while still working nicely at night and in other seasons.

Imagine a brisk engine hum and a leather jacket: crisp grapefruit and mandarin meet black pepper and solar accords, then settle into cedar, vetiver and amber. The result is aromatic, warm-spicy and slightly sweeta scent that reads polished and grounded, so you make an impression without trying too hard.

Key benefits

• Fresh yet bold: citrus top notes (orange, mandarin, grapefruit) give an immediate bright lift.
• Spicy warmth: black pepper and geranium add a crisp spice facet for personality.
• Long, grounding finish: cedar, vetiver and amber provide woody depth and presence.
• Versatile daytime wear: designed for day use in colder months but suits evenings too.
• Complex profile: layered notes like frankincense and tonka bean create a warm-sweet balance.

Notes & character

• Top: petitgrain, grapefruit, orange, mandarin orange, black pepper, solar notes.
• Heart: fern, geranium, pepper, olibanum (frankincense).
• Base: cedar, amber, vetiver, tonka bean, musk, oakmoss.
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum (EDP).
• Perfumer: not publicly credited.

What makes it different

• Bright-spice interplay: citrus and black pepper create a crisp first impression.
• Resinous heart: frankincense adds an unexpected smoky-resin warmth.
• Warm, modern base: amber and tonka bean introduce a rounded, slightly sweet drydown.

How to use

1. Spray 1-2 pumps on pulse points (wrists, chest, neck).
2. Apply to dry skin after dressing for steady sillage.
3. Reapply once if you need a refresh after 6-8 hours, depending on activity.

Pro tips

• Layer lightly: pair with unscented moisturizer so citrus reads clearer.
• Winter wear: the amber and tonka pop in cold air for added warmth.
• Travel hack: carry a 1015 ml decant for flights; scent reads stronger in cabins.

Who will love it?

If you like aromatic and woody scents with a warm-spicy heart, this is for you. It fits people who want a confident, modern fragrance for daytime winter wear and occasional evenings. The profile is inclusive and works well for beginners as well as fragrance-literate collectors who appreciate layered composition and subtle sweetness.

Quick Q&A

• Longevity? As an EDP, expect moderate to long wear on most skin types; exact hours vary by skin and environment.
• Sillage? Generally moderatenoticeable without overpowering in a close-to-medium range.
• Sensitive skin? Patch-test recommended; avoid spraying directly onto irritated skin.

Details

• Volume: 100 ml.
• Release year: 2021.
• Origin: United Kingdom (Alfred Dunhill London).
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum.

About the house

Alfred Dunhill blends British sartorial heritage with refined fragrance-making. Its scents aim for polished masculinity and quiet confidence, so you smell considered and composed, rather than loud or flashy.