How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Granny smith apple and bitter orange at the top, tea and sea water in the middle and white musk and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Classic Black 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
A closer look at Jaguar Classic Black EDT
Classic Black EDT comes from Jaguar. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Best season for Classic Black
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. If you need something for winter, Tom Ford Oud Wood is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Classic Black price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €23. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like tea and white musk. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, geranium and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.70 out of 5.
Other Jaguar perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Jaguar, Classic Gold and Classic Red.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume spreads further.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2002.
Perfumes that smell like Classic Black
Similar picks to try: Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (7 shared notes), Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Night Vision (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (6 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can I wear Classic Black to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Classic Black come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Classic Black EDT and Classic?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.