Lagerfeld Classic (1978)
by Lagerfeld

A musky, powdery oriental, with a huge emphasis on the powder. I don't like the orangey opening accord at all - it's too sharp and caustic for my tastes - but after a half hour, Lagerfeld really settles down into a comfortable, warm, relaxing scent. The drydown is very good, because by then Lagerfeld loses most of its powdery sweetness and it smells very leathery (even though leather isn't listed as a note), musky and masculine. The shower gel and after shave balm capture this musky drydown extremely well, so this is worth getting as a gift set.

If you hate powdery scents, this will probably not be for you. I'm not a huge fan of powdery fragrances, and I don't love Lagerfeld, but its great drydown makes this worth trying, especially considering how inexpensive it is now. I find it an interesting fragrance to sample, but hard for me to wear except in the coldest weather.

The first thing that hits me spraying this cheap edt is something metallic. It's like drinking soda out of a rusty old can. That note only vanishes after about 12 hours. The drydown after that is quite good: rich and a bit boozey. Last week I hit a handkerchief with three shots of Classic and three days afterwards sticking my nose in that hanky is great! Classic works for me provided I spray it no higher than the stomach or arms...

Pucrhased a small bottle (7.5ml) based on reviews here and had high expectations based on those reviews as I really admire and enjoy 80s masculine scents.

However, first spray I was utterly repulsed - it actually made me nauseous. Ridiculously sweet, powdery cheap and feminine - smells like a grannie's handbag!

A true classic. Makes a strong statement of seduction so it's not suitable in many occasions. Old fashioned, obviously, but still an important landmark in the history of men's fragrance.

Too powdery and overbearing at first but dries down to a nice, sweet yet masculine scent. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I think it smells a bit too like an 'old man's' cologne.

I find this to be a warm and comforting scent. Yes, it is dated, but I like it for rare occasions (I could not wear it daily; and one must be careful not to apply too much as it would be too heavy and sweet). I agree with other reviewers who note opoponax as having a special place in this cologne. Notes are as follows: bergamot, verbena, basil, sandalwood, oakmoss, patchouli, sage, opoponax, grey amber, musk.