What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and citruses. The heart brings basil and jasmine. On the skin it settles into vetiver and sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Classic Cologne 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 Brooks Brothers Classic Cologne EDC
Classic Cologne EDC is made by Brooks Brothers. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Classic Cologne through the year
It is at its best in spring and fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like basil and vetiver. Less obvious notes include herbal notes and patchouli.
Brooks Brothers perfumes worth knowing
This house has 11 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are 1818 Signature Cologne, Black Fleece and Black Fleece Blue Cologne unisex.
How far Classic Cologne spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir but less than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme.
Perfumes that smell like Classic Cologne
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (6 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (6 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
How long does Classic Cologne last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear Classic Cologne?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.