The smell in short
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and cardamom. The heart brings cedar and balsam fir. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Live 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 American Eagle Live EDC
Live EDC is made by American Eagle. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Live longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like cedar and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include sage, lavender and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
How far Live spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
American Eagle perfumes worth knowing
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Fear Nothing unisex, Seventy Seven and Real.
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 citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released in 2001.
If you like Live, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (9 shared notes), Creed Viking Cologne (8 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
Can women wear Live?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Live expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2001.