The smell in short
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with juniper and lavender, moves to pine tree and carnation and dries down to honey and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 1980
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
AD Alain Delon Classic notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Alain Delon AD Alain Delon Classic EDC
AD Alain Delon Classic EDC carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
More from Alain Delon
The house has 12 perfumes here, led by Iquitos, Le Temps D'Aimer and Ad Alain Delon Plus.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like pine tree and honey. Less obvious notes include artemisia, geranium and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 4.30 out of 5.
Is AD Alain Delon Classic long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like honey and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
AD Alain Delon Classic price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros but less than Lacoste.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like AD Alain Delon Classic, try these
Similar picks to try: Lacoste (9 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (10 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Can women wear AD Alain Delon Classic?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for AD Alain Delon Classic?
Fall and winter.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1980.