Lagerfeld Classic
Karl LagerfeldEau de Toilette1978
Side by side
Lagerfeld Classic vs. Samarkande
Lagerfeld Classic wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Lagerfeld Classic | Samarkande | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1978 | 1990 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Ron Winnegrad | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Lagerfeld Classic
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Tobacco
Musky
Samarkande
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Herbal
Lavender
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesBergamotTarragonClary SageLemonGreen Notes
BasilGeranium
Heart
TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarwoodJasmine
Ginger
Base
AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean
CedarwoodPatchouliLavender
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Lagerfeld Classic | Samarkande | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is an honest 70s chypre that has aged gracefully. The basil note is the surprise here, giving it a savory, almost culinary edge that keeps it from feeling dated.Lagerfeld Classic
Lavender-forward fragrances don't get much respect these days. Too classic, too safe, too much your father's cologne. But here's the thing about Samarkande.Samarkande