Davidoff Davidoff for men

Lovely fragrance, qualities that we find today for more than 200 dollars just in the niche.
5/5

UPDATE: Tried this again today. Stunningly special and just crying out to be some lucky one's signature fragrance. It has an unmistakable old school feel about it, macho but sophisticated, that WILL garner attention whether you like it or not. It delivers the impression that whoever is wearing it is an extravagant and proven leader - I could easily envisage the late Malcolm Allison having worn it to go with his fedora, rings, etc. Of the most recent crop of football managers, perhaps only Fergie or Mourinho have the gravitas to pull it off convincingly.

Smelled on a paper strip: YES! I need to get this on my skin for a proper test. Citrus and then a leather. Very nice!

Smelled on my skin: NO! I hate to use this word, I really do, but it just smells *dated* to me. That particular leather is all wrong on my skin. It's sweaty 1970's leather watchband leather. Not a fine smell at all.

Bands/Artists of the 70's are still playing or doing a reunion tour. When can we expect a reunion or a vintage version of the best Davidoff perfume ever?
Dear Mr Davidoff, listen to your customers.

wish was still available here, one of the best fragrances ever!

If capitalism had a smell, then THIS would be it. This fragrance reeks of money both old and new – loads of it. This starts off brashly and bitingly green with pronounced citrusy & dirty animalistic/leathery tones which overall may scare off many potential buyers. But wait a little longer, and you are rewarded with a heavy green, limey, dusty, imposing and very long lasting fragrance that I reckon would attract admirers rather than lovers, and command the wearer with all round respect and attention. CEOs, plutocrats, oligarchs, Gordon Gekko wannabes (and their lawyers), as well as captains of industry looking for a signature fragrance need look no further. Teenagers, metrosexuals and the like should stick to their cKs and Tommys and not make the sorry mistake of confusing it with its brother Cool Water, as this has an altogether different attitude. Frankly YOU need to have ‘attitude’, loads of it, to wear this without feeling or smelling incongruous. IMO marvellous as Zino and Cool Water are, Davidoff is better (and don't even mention Echo). After smelling this, I might even buy into this whole cool power vibe thing and start smoking cigars (cough, splutter, wheeze…) and sipping cognac wherever I can.

Man, I love these dark green fragrances - indeed Tsar is my all time favourite fragrance and if you like that, I'm pretty sure you’ll like this too. I’ve already spotted a couple of bottles of Davidoff to add to my collection very soon and can’t wait!

Davidoff in the daytime, Zino at night. Awesome.

A bottle of potent, refined juice - best ever from this house...and there are plenty of other bottles that Davidoff has put out over the years that are staples in fragrance lovers' wardrobes! It is a true aromatic fougere with an old-school masculine vibe. If you don't like a huge, retro opening of sharp carnation, fresh-squeezed lime and warm leather blended with green notes (basil and artemisia) - then don't even consider buying it. Leave this to guys who want to smell like refined gentlemen with taste & class. The drydown has nice patchouli and moss coming in, but Davidoff retains its freshness and sharp notes throughout. This is a classic...a fragrance from yesteryear that can only be worn by someone with an aire of sophistication and macho attitude - any time of day to any occassion. You could wear it as a formal fragrance or even dressed down - but you MUST wear it with "Attitude", capitalized for a reason, and know how to spell chic (let alone understand what it means), or it will wear you.

I put this next to some very special bottles of mine. Be careful when buying - the last bottle I purchased had a bad atomizer/sprayer and I had to spend a good deal of money to have the juice taken out and put into a 2nd hand bottle. Nothing against the seller - he is top-shelf! But, Davidoff has never been known for having the best plastic sprayers...damn good juice, though! It has been reviewed very well here and I like what shamus1 and marioslg1 said...definitely MACHO and rare. 9/10!

**Update** - A shot on my sleeve and one on the back of my hand right now...I had to come back to this as I have been really loving and admiring other fantastic male fragrances with rose as a note in the composition. I have to say that it is a very definitive fresh bloom that blends beautifully with the lime, basil, carnation, pathchouli, orris root rich oakmoss, wonderful castoreum and classy leather in Davidoff Classic! I waited for a good 30-40 minutes as I sprayed it on my shirt to see the transition happen slower (the rose came in at about 15 minutes on my skin). What a beautiful bloom! This is very different and a pure rose note versus the "dirty rose" in Zino Davidoff. Another rose scent to compare it to is Vintage Azzaro Acteur, a scent I have come to love! That rose note is not "dirty" but the rose is not fresh either...it's a rose that has been open a while and a couple of petals have dropped off (a slight darkening at the edges) - perhaps, a touch wilted (but still giving you a nice deep rose scent that is extremely well-integrated).

This wearing of Davidoff Classic makes me understand just how good this scent is. I will adjust my score, accordingly, to 9.5/10! Some just touch excellent (a 9 rating) - this is a notch above that...awesome. Actually, near perfection.

A classic that incorporates some of the most incredible depth in a male fragrance one can find - yet, somehow...it never gets too heavy. It stays vibrant and wonderful throughout the wearing. It will stain a light-colored shirt and last for many days on fabric. Incredible.

With Davidoff’s output since the early nineties being a stark case of diminishing returns, this original production is right up there with Zino and Relax as being the cream of their crop. The potency of the dominant ingredients makes it clear to me that Davidoff was designed to augment and enhance the cigar smoking experience. Self confidence never toppling over into arrogance, this paleo-masculine fragrance can best be described as potently sophisticated

From the bold citrus/basil opening, to the leather and castoreum base, there is a great deal going on - and I am happy to report that most of it is very good.

Rating: 4/5 Excellent

Where can i buy this amazing one of a kind fragrance. When i was living in Brussels, i used to wear it in 1985 and take a bath with the gel douche!
i live in Manhattan so if you have any idea, i beg you to let me know!

If you love macho scents, you need to get this. It's like a demolition derby in a bottle. Brutal lime, patchouli, carnation and leather blast out of the bottle, slamming into your sinuses full throttle. This unholy brew ultimately tones down a little bit and gives way to this ultra-macho tobacco and leather scent that goes hand-in-hand with drinking Scotch and smoking cigars. Not even a room full of cigar smoke can hide the smell of this full-bore powerhouse.

Davidoff is not for kids or anyone trying to blend in with the crowd. It's not pretty and it doesn't do subtle well at all. It's loud and brash, and it's a MAN'S fragrance. I love this juice.

MY RATING: 9/10

I accidentally found today in a pharmacy, 125ml edt, 75ml edt and 50 ml after shave....and i bought them all. this was my first experience with this perfume. it is very masculine and together with zino, the best from Davidoff for real men. All other are not for my taste including the famous cool water. Here we are talking for a real men perfume, something that you can't find easily today. I found some bottles in ebay today for $129 per bottled as the specific perfume is very rare.
I cant understand why davidoff stopped producing those two perfumes....it is absolutely insane for me to have such perfumes in your collection and stop producing them. I had a lot of years to smell such a manly scent....one of the great classics of 80s!

One of a kind. VERY (I mean it!)masculine with complicated formula and interesting ingredients. A fragrance for a mature man, super well blended. NEVER EVER for a boy under 30! Sharp opening but don't let deceive yourself! After an hour it changes to a very masculine, elegant and subtle smell with a lot of class. Really I adore this fragrance for it's class. It's quite long lasting too. It makes me feel actually more mature (I am 34) and older, yeah.... But it's OK. Davidoff Classic is a good example of what a real fragrance for man used to be in 80-ties. It's a pitty it became so rare today. But I managed to buy 25 ml bottle without spray and I am happy. To be honest - I use it ocassionaly, when I feel I need to feel like an mature man sitting in the armchair made of leather with a cigarette in my hand. It mixes well with cigarette smoke. I doubt it works well in summertime, but it's great for the rest of the year. Try it IF YOU CAN!