HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Icon vs Asad
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Asad is the stronger performer, with better projection and longevity than Icon. Choose Asad when you want a fragrance that announces itself and lasts the full day.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
75/100
Longevity
90/100
72/100
Sillage
90/100
58%
Day Wear
35%
42%
Night Wear
65%
31%
Spring
20%
22%
Summer
15%
26%
Autumn
35%
22%
Winter
30%
222
Value (lower price wins)
455
Icon
Top
bergamot, neroli, lavender
Heart
orange blossom, iris, geranium
Base
leather, black pepper, amber
Asad
Top
Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Tobacco, Lavender, Geranium
Base
Vanilla, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Musk
Shared Notes (4)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Icon or Asad better?
Asad is the stronger performer, with better projection and longevity than Icon. Choose Asad when you want a fragrance that announces itself and lasts the full day.
Which lasts longer, Icon or Asad?
Asad lasts longer. Icon is rated long lasting (8-10h) while Asad is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h).
Do Icon and Asad smell similar?
They share 4 notes: bergamot, lavender, geranium, black pepper. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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