Classic by David Beckham

I bought this for the price, which isn’t too cheap in Argentina—around $25 to $30—and honestly, its performance is abysmal, even worse than mediocre, similar to $10 fragrances. The scent is the flattest I’ve ever smelled: a soft opening with a mid-tone apricot nuance, a very faint woody base, almost zero sillage, and negligible longevity. It’s practically a cologne for a freshly showered 10-year-old. For folks here, I’d suggest trying something from the Natura or Antonio Banderas lines, which are priced similarly but are incomparably superior; don’t get fooled by the celebrity name…

Another disappointment, mediocre performance and stingy. How do they not notice this? Smells like gin and tonic, lemon peel, clean like an English cologne. I use it to scent sheets and pillows before bed and that’s where it works… I must be less impulsive and test before buying.

It doesn’t smell bad, but it competes with Antonio Banderas in the category of worst performance. I tried it at a store, and after 20 minutes, I had to press my nose against my hand just to catch a whiff. The only use I see for it is as a post-shower splash…

Intimately by David Beckham has become one of my favorite scents so I’m totally open to trying any DB fragrances that come my way. I’ll admit I bought it out of greed—I snagged a 40ml tester at a steal. I was intrigued by its appealing notes: gin cypress mint nutmeg… Classic by DB isn’t a bad eau de toilette but it doesn’t really speak to me. I think it’s made for someone who just wants to smell decent without drawing attention. Perfect for the office no doubt; you won’t stand out at all. The top notes remind me of a fragrance from Springfield I used to dry my pimples with in my teenage years but in the heart I detect a realistic cypress scent that I like. The drydown is pleasant but it fades quickly to skin level—it’s a classic simple cologne that’s not very memorable. It’s ridiculous that perfumes are tied to specific ages but I can imagine it fitting men 40 and up. Lately I prefer polarized charming or extreme scents but this Classic is too harmless and low-key; I know I’m asking for the moon here. Anyway I’ll keep using it because I know my opinion might change with more wear.

David Beckham Classic: BBB – Good, Beautiful, and Affordable. It’s a fragrance whose opening feels a bit synthetic; while it leans artificial, it still has its charm. It features a complex cashmere wood where you can detect musk alongside a balsamic vanilla that evokes the scent of old book pages. The result is an authentic, aromatic blend with a very soft sweet tone thanks to the amber, which makes room for a pleasant herbal freshness. I don’t find it similar to Dolce & Gabbana The One; they are totally different. Given the price and scent, it’s worth it for regular use in the office or both formal and informal meetings—it’s very versatile. Scent: 8.0. Projection: 1 hour strong, then perceptible until 2 hours. Longevity: 6 hours (3 hours close to the skin). Recommended.

Insane intensity but with a soft touch; a perfect classic for going out at night, very elegant.