The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Lime and gin at the top, cypress and mint in the middle and amber and texas cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
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 David Beckham Classic EDT
Classic EDT is made by David Beckham. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
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 cypress and amber. Less obvious notes include galbanum, nutmeg and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.58 out of 5.
How far Classic spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men spreads further.
When in the day to wear Classic
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.
Other David Beckham perfumes
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Homme, Bold Instinct and Signature for Him.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2013 and 2018.
Classic dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (4 shared notes), Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (4 shared notes), Lacoste (4 shared notes) and Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Gntonic (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Classic?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Classic last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.