How it smells
Main smell: citrus and musky. It opens with lime and orange, moves to amber and coriander and dries down to musk and amber.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
The 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
House Of Sillage The Classic EDP in detail
The Classic EDP comes from House Of Sillage. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other House Of Sillage perfumes
The house has 29 perfumes here, led by Hos N.001, Hauts Bijoux and Dignified.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €322. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Khadlaj Perfumes Khadlaj Shiyaaka Blue.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, spring, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur is a better fit.
The style of The Classic
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by musky and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and musky smells and notes like amber and musk. Less obvious notes include lavender, guaiac wood and cedar.
The Classic: day or night?
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. For evenings, Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur has more depth.
Perfumes that smell like The Classic
Similar picks to try: Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (7 shared notes), Khadlaj Perfumes Khadlaj Shiyaaka Blue (5 shared notes), Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (6 shared notes) and Dumont Nitro Platinum (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear The Classic?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does The Classic last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.