Samarkande
Yves RocherEau de Toilette1990
Side by side
Samarkande vs. Lagerfeld Classic
Lagerfeld Classic wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Samarkande | Lagerfeld Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1990 | 1978 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Ron Winnegrad |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Samarkande
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Herbal
Lavender
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Lagerfeld Classic
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Tobacco
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BasilGeranium
AldehydesBergamotTarragonClary SageLemonGreen Notes
Heart
Ginger
TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarwoodJasmine
Base
CedarwoodPatchouliLavender
AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Samarkande | Lagerfeld Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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