How Close Is HUME SRK Special to Tam Dao + Dunhill Icon?
HUME SRK Special was developed with the objective of recreating the general experience of combined Tam Dao and Dunhill Icon inspiration. That objective is not a measured similarity result. Layering changes with application ratio, so there is no single universal combination against which to claim an identical match.
By HUME Fragrance · Updated 2 October 2026 · Brand buying guide

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HUME SRK Special
Inspired by Diptyque Tam Dao + Dunhill Icon
₹799 / 50ml
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Shop SRK SpecialWhat are the current HUME specifications?
| Product | HUME SRK Special |
|---|---|
| Inspiration | Diptyque Tam Dao + Dunhill Icon |
| Bottle size | 50ml |
| Listed price | ₹799 |
| Availability | Check the product page before ordering |
| Fragrance oil | Approximately 40%, as specified by HUME |
| Performance evidence | Controlled wear-test results not published in this guide |
HUME developed this fragrance with the goal of approaching the inspiration profile closely. Oil concentration is a formulation specification, not a guarantee of superior longevity, projection or similarity.
Which parts of the profile should you compare?
Assess fresh aromatic character, peppery spice, creamy sandalwood-style smoothness and woody dryness separately. Record the Tam Dao edition and sprays of each original. A familiar opening does not prove identical progression, and the pairing is not confirmed by SRK’s original statement.
How can you identify meaningful differences?
Write observations before checking labels, with another person helping if possible. Repeat with the same recorded application and notice whether either feels fresher, creamier, spicier or drier to you. These are comparison prompts, not established HUME test findings.
What is confirmed about SRK’s fragrance combination?
Shah Rukh Khan named Dunhill and Diptyque in his original interview, without identifying the exact variants. Tam Dao + Icon is HUME’s chosen inspiration; it is not a confirmed personal formula or celebrity collaboration.
Sources: GQ India’s original fragrance interview, Diptyque’s Tam Dao Eau de Parfum profile and Icon’s official woody-aromatic profile.
Compare other directions: Oud Wood, Aventus, Imagine, Sauvage and Myrrh & Tonka.
Is HUME SRK Special endorsed by Shah Rukh Khan, Diptyque or Dunhill?
No. HUME SRK Special is an independent inspired interpretation with no endorsement, sponsorship, collaboration or affiliation with Shah Rukh Khan, Diptyque or Dunhill. His original statement names the fragrance houses, not Tam Dao and Icon as the exact variants.
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