Reserved Classic Black
The smell in short
It smells mostly fresh spicy and aromatic. Basil and bergamot at the top, artemisia and geranium in the middle and amber and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
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 Reserved Classic Black
Classic Black comes from Reserved.
When in the day to wear Classic Black
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Cartier Santos De Cartier spreads further.
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, spring, winter and summer.
How long Classic Black stays on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Jaguar and Cartier Santos De Cartier last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Reserved perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Black Intense, Blue Curacao and Cobalt Division.
Classic Black dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (11 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (10 shared notes), Jaguar (9 shared notes) and Cartier Santos De Cartier (11 shared notes).
Quick answers
Who would like Classic Black?
People who enjoy fresh spicy and aromatic smells.
When did Classic Black come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.