Im 55 and have only recently gotten into wearing fragrances. I had completely forgotten about Lagerfeld till I watched this. About 30 years ago a guy I worked with at the time would wear this fragrance to work all the time. I loved the smell, and it was sort of his workplace signature scent. I am definitely getting me some.
Chris I am loving how your are working with all these old wonderful fragrances. I have never smelled Lagerfeld Classic. I see it around in the discount stores so I might as well pick it up and find out how I feel about it. Bravo my friend on a great review. The team won!! Hip Hip Hooray!!
just acquired interparfums version. i wanted it because it was the first scent i owned (vintage) and was the only one i wore when i was a young man. On first smell of new one it took me straight back there. Beautiful masculine.
I am such a fan of this cologne. My father gave it to me as a kid and I remember for years it was hard to find again. The power of the internet you know. I bought this classic version and it reminds me of the old version but a bit lighter in tone. I love it so much!!!
I bought this blind and tried it on my wrists, (I hadn't seen your review then) I nearly died!! I thought it was absolutely terrible! However after the initial opening blast, I smelled the area again, I nearly died again, it was the most sensuous, warm masculine scent. I couldn't stop smelling it. I hadn't been obsessed like this with a scent for a long time. It's my new favourite. After viewing your review, I totally understand what you meant and how to apply it.
I have the current version made by Interparfums, and it smells great! It's an improvement from the former. The bottle and cap has more quality feel also. I used to wear Lagerfeld in the 80ies, and I can't detect any big differences between that and my new bottle. Lagerfeld classic is a great fragrance with a oriental delicious aroma. Perfect for gentlemen with style. It has nothing to do with age. It's all about personal style and attitude.
What size version of the Interparfums formulation did you get and what's the batch code. It looks like they've ended their agreement to produce it. See my longer comment here: www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Inter_Parfums_to_terminate_Karl_Lagerfeld_license_early/127045
Great review as always this one is my uncles signature scent .i never see him wearing other scent ..25 years he gave me this as gift I love this classic
Great review! I was really happy to see you review this, it's one of my all-time faves and highly unappreciated today. I remember wearing this, Chaps and Brut in the 8th grade and feeling like a million bucks.
When I was 12 I told my dad I wanted my own cologne so he bought me a bottle of what we call Lagerfeld classic today. I sprayed it it twice. Come on I was twelve but I still remember the smell. I would love this smell today.
A good review on a very good fragnance! I'm 16 years old and I absolutely love this fragnance! I know that maybe I'm too young to wear Lagerfeld Classic but I really like it. Again, good review!
This has become my favorite fragrance. I've had my first bottle of Lagerfeld for nearly ten years. Since my first I've was purchased several times and use it often. It's one of the scenes my wife loves on me, so I'm very happy we both like it. I bought her Chloe Narsice by Karl Lagerfeld, which, to me, is the female version of Lagerfeld classic
Excellent review! This fragrance was so far off my radar that I needed sonar to find it. However, it's a Classic and it sounds like something that I may enjoy this Fall...plus, it's dirt cheap...and I certainly don't mind finding inexpensive fragrances that smell great. Anyway, I'm in my Fall buying mood to I ordered Feve Delicieuse (gourmand), Dame Leather Man (aromatic light-leather), Penhaligon's Endymion (oriental spicy) and now Lagerfeld Classic (oriental woody) so I'm good-to-go for the upcoming Fall Season. Enjoyed the review and look forward to wearing this one.
Scent Land Rest assured...I'm not going to spray it on my genitals, which would certainly be the wrong way. LOL!!! Seriously, I talked to a gal pal whose Dad wore this fragrance for more than 30-years. I'll wear this around her but I'm sure it will bring back both happy and sad memories since he passed-away 3-years ago (they were very close) and she has not smelled it on anyone since that time. Anyway, my bottle should arrive from FragranceNet in about a week...looking forward to trying it, for sure.
i just discovered this and received it today. its like it melded with my skin in a complete hot baking in the sun sexy way. i think its completely unisex and very intimate and beautiful.
I had a feeling I would like it but did not expect to fall in love. This is quickly rocketed it up to my top five fragrances. Under the shirt is the way to go, and I get wafts of it throughout the afternoon. Classy, and gentlemanly, but still very sexy. Even the bottle is handsome. I have the 5-ounce bottle of the current formulation and it sits proudly on my nightstand. Chris, you are a legend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Great review. I had the same experience, I bought the perfume online without smelling it first and when I tried it I said to myself, oh no I screwed up, this stuff stinks, only a few hours later with the heat of my body the perfume turned into something truly special.
This one, KL, and Jako are definitely the best releases from Lagerfeld. Hard to say which one wins me over. All good to have in your arsenal for different occasions.
What a master piece, thank you for recommending it. I was wearing joop and i sampled this on my arm when i got it, it over powered joop, did not think i will see the day when a cologne does that. Best regards
The original was 1978 Lagerfeld Cologne splash version, in a frosted sides glass bottle. Thats a way better blended scent than the now Classic, you should seperate them really. But you mentioned it indeed. The 1978/ 1979 early 80s batch bottles have a verbena note and is utterly class. Yes, the later versions have the dna, but its not there....even the 70 and 80s bottles are not like the 90s versions....Lagerfeld Cologne had many formulations and distributors.... But is such a joy to wear, i wish i could send you a sample Chris, i have aftershave and Cologne bottles, such a beautifull thing.
I bought this in '79 for my now ex-husband, who is a jazz drummer. I LOVED it. Jazz + Lagerfeld + my Chanel No.5 was a beautiful thing. Think I might send him some for Christmas - maybe start a little trouble...
Is there a cologne version of Lagerfeld classic? I usually only see the Eau De Toilette around. I now own the Eau De Toilette and love it. Find it doesn't last that long on me. Hmm
Great review, as usual Chris...I think the current version is from Interparfums, could also be by Coty..I had the vintage, with the frosted glass at both sides, much more powdery and intens.. Btw, I have also KL, more powdery, but I hardly use it....Keep on doing your excellent reviews...Regards, Dirk
Haven't worn since HS but remember very well the great reaction from the girls. I have TF Tob Van but the opening is too harsh and boozy for me and Lagerfeld from what I can now remember is a much more wearable, oriental version but just not quite the same wonderful complete tobacco finish. For sure going to revisit asap.
I don't know why I detect some Irish in your accent. Love it. This fragrance....THIS fragrance is so underappreciated (underused?) in my opinion. I bought this way back in 1988 or 1989 for my boyfriend and it remains my favourite on him (husband now). It is so soft, and sooo sexy. Unlike anything out there. Distinct and appealing. You have done this scent justice, Chris, in your very descriptive style. Now I am going to watch your other review of it. Hey, two are better than one!
Hi Chris, I live in the Philippines and went from 4 to 2 sprays under the shirt but it still is a bit cloying - even in aircon office conditions. Got a 2nd bottle that I want to mellow out for some time (based on your advise) - question: should I do a couple of sprays first or just store it unsprayed for a year or so? Appreciate your advise, specially how to use it in a hotter climate; love the scent so don't want to be without it! Plus want to keep it and use it in memory of Karl as well.
Oh Lord I just bought this quickly as a christmas pressent for my 14 year old😅 Love the review and watched a view now. If he doesnt like it I will use it myself. It will be deliverd tomorow.. I am exited!
Chris, Chris, Chris,....I did what you said. I tested this and tested this for years on paper! Mistake!!! You are right my friend. This is one of my new favorite fragances! It smells wonderful. I will review this and give you ALL the praise my friend!!!
This fragrance is horrible. I can't understand how anyone can seriously wear this in 2019. It's so outdated. I have no doubt however that when it was released, it was good, however it's just way too outdated for today.
Fascinating review. I’m turning 60 in 8 months and I have been wearing this since 1982. My daughter, who is 25, still buys me a bottle every year and I wear it exactly as you suggest-I spray one or two quick sprays on my chest BEFORE I put my shirt on. (I’m afraid I have been too lazy to change!) 🤷🏻❤️🫡
Im 55 and have only recently gotten into wearing fragrances. I had completely forgotten about Lagerfeld till I watched this. About 30 years ago a guy I worked with at the time would wear this fragrance to work all the time. I loved the smell, and it was sort of his workplace signature scent. I am definitely getting me some.
wow, cool
Chris I am loving how your are working with all these old wonderful fragrances. I have never smelled Lagerfeld Classic. I see it around in the discount stores so I might as well pick it up and find out how I feel about it. Bravo my friend on a great review. The team won!! Hip Hip Hooray!!
+Lanier Smith Merci Monsieur and pls let me know how you like it!
just acquired interparfums version. i wanted it because it was the first scent i owned (vintage) and was the only one i wore when i was a young man. On first smell of new one it took me straight back there. Beautiful masculine.
I am such a fan of this cologne. My father gave it to me as a kid and I remember for years it was hard to find again. The power of the internet you know. I bought this classic version and it reminds me of the old version but a bit lighter in tone. I love it so much!!!
I bought this blind and tried it on my wrists, (I hadn't seen your review then) I nearly died!! I thought it was absolutely terrible!
However after the initial opening blast, I smelled the area again, I nearly died again, it was the most sensuous, warm masculine scent. I couldn't stop smelling it. I hadn't been obsessed like this with a scent for a long time.
It's my new favourite.
After viewing your review, I totally understand what you meant and how to apply it.
endorpia dork very happy to read your lines as this fragrance does truly require patience, time and the right way of approach.
Great review. Finished a bottle of this years ago in the 90's timeframe. Beautiful stuff and exceptionally unique. Need another bottle in my rotation.
+cobra10a Thanks a lot!
I have the current version made by Interparfums, and it smells great! It's an improvement from the former. The bottle and cap has more quality feel also. I used to wear Lagerfeld in the 80ies, and I can't detect any big differences between that and my new bottle. Lagerfeld classic is a great fragrance with a oriental delicious aroma. Perfect for gentlemen with style. It has nothing to do with age. It's all about personal style and attitude.
What size version of the Interparfums formulation did you get and what's the batch code. It looks like they've ended their agreement to produce it. See my longer comment here: www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/Inter_Parfums_to_terminate_Karl_Lagerfeld_license_early/127045
Great review as always this one is my uncles signature scent .i never see him wearing other scent ..25 years he gave me this as gift I love this classic
Great review! I was really happy to see you review this, it's one of my all-time faves and highly unappreciated today. I remember wearing this, Chaps and Brut in the 8th grade and feeling like a million bucks.
+Hollywood Scentstory Totally agree!! Its boost your senses!
Hello,
I just bought this fragrance because of your descriptions...
Glad to know your channel.
Didier.
When I was 12 I told my dad I wanted my own cologne so he bought me a bottle of what we call Lagerfeld classic today. I sprayed it it twice. Come on I was twelve but I still remember the smell. I would love this smell today.
Its a truly great fragrance indeed!
I have this fragrance and it smell soooo goood.. masterpiece..
A good review on a very good fragnance! I'm 16 years old and I absolutely love this fragnance! I know that maybe I'm too young to wear Lagerfeld Classic but I really like it. Again, good review!
+Rasmus Friberg Rasmus, I think you are very brave to have choosen this fragrance and I am sure it suits you perfectly! Well done!!
You're never too young for a particular fragrance! if you like it, then that's all that matters :)
Thanks to you, Chris, this has become one of my signature scents.
Utterly fantastic!!
Great review. I will have to give this one a try. Sounds like it's right up my alley.
Cheers. . .
+executive Thanks and Cheers!
This has become my favorite fragrance. I've had my first bottle of Lagerfeld for nearly ten years. Since my first I've was purchased several times and use it often. It's one of the scenes my wife loves on me, so I'm very happy we both like it. I bought her Chloe Narsice by Karl Lagerfeld, which, to me, is the female version of Lagerfeld classic
My favorite by far. Daily wear since 1984.
nice review, love the interior..gonna wear Lagerfeld tomorrow :-)
Thanks Dirk!!
Excellent review! This fragrance was so far off my radar that I needed sonar to find it. However, it's a Classic and it sounds like something that I may enjoy this Fall...plus, it's dirt cheap...and I certainly don't mind finding inexpensive fragrances that smell great. Anyway, I'm in my Fall buying mood to I ordered Feve Delicieuse (gourmand), Dame Leather Man (aromatic light-leather), Penhaligon's Endymion (oriental spicy) and now Lagerfeld Classic (oriental woody) so I'm good-to-go for the upcoming Fall Season. Enjoyed the review and look forward to wearing this one.
+Jim R Thanks Jim and hope you will like it too. I really works miracles when worn the right way!
Scent Land Rest assured...I'm not going to spray it on my genitals, which would certainly be the wrong way. LOL!!! Seriously, I talked to a gal pal whose Dad wore this fragrance for more than 30-years. I'll wear this around her but I'm sure it will bring back both happy and sad memories since he passed-away 3-years ago (they were very close) and she has not smelled it on anyone since that time. Anyway, my bottle should arrive from FragranceNet in about a week...looking forward to trying it, for sure.
Just bought a small bottle at the drug store. Smells really unique in the bottle. Very pleasant smell. Thanks for the review
i just discovered this and received it today. its like it melded with my skin in a complete hot baking in the sun sexy way. i think its completely unisex and very intimate and beautiful.
I purchased a large bottle online today, due in part to your enthusiasm. I can't wait to get my nose on it!
cool, let me know what you think
I had a feeling I would like it but did not expect to fall in love. This is quickly rocketed it up to my top five fragrances. Under the shirt is the way to go, and I get wafts of it throughout the afternoon. Classy, and gentlemanly, but still very sexy. Even the bottle is handsome. I have the 5-ounce bottle of the current formulation and it sits proudly on my nightstand.
Chris, you are a legend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
'The handkerchief method' 5:40. I came for a take on the fragrance, left with a gem
I LOVE this fragrance. So much for posting this.
My pleasure
very exact, intelligent, interesting and relaxed review - well done !
thanks a lot for the good vibes
Great review. I had the same experience, I bought the perfume online without smelling it first and when I tried it I said to myself, oh no I screwed up, this stuff stinks, only a few hours later with the heat of my body the perfume turned into something truly special.
This one, KL, and Jako are definitely the best releases from Lagerfeld. Hard to say which one wins me over. All good to have in your arsenal for different occasions.
Yes Sir I agree, although I actually love Photo the most!
love this one
What a master piece, thank you for recommending it. I was wearing joop and i sampled this on my arm when i got it, it over powered joop, did not think i will see the day when a cologne does that.
Best regards
Very happy to read this!!! Enjoy!!
Nice to find your story. This is my only favorite cologne. If I don't have my love, I have the bottle to spray for myself.
Queen LoveOfMyLife very cool
The original was 1978 Lagerfeld Cologne splash version, in a frosted sides glass bottle. Thats a way better blended scent than the now Classic, you should seperate them really. But you mentioned it indeed. The 1978/ 1979 early 80s batch bottles have a verbena note and is utterly class. Yes, the later versions have the dna, but its not there....even the 70 and 80s bottles are not like the 90s versions....Lagerfeld Cologne had many formulations and distributors....
But is such a joy to wear, i wish i could send you a sample Chris, i have aftershave and Cologne bottles, such a beautifull thing.
I bought this in '79 for my now ex-husband, who is a jazz drummer. I LOVED it. Jazz + Lagerfeld + my Chanel No.5 was a beautiful thing. Think I might send him some for Christmas - maybe start a little trouble...
wow, cool input , cheers and have fun
I absolutely love Jako so I can't wait to try this....Karl definitely knows what he's doing...adds the mystique to the world of fragrances!!...
Its a totally different world but if you give it time it will reveal its true beauty!
Is there a cologne version of
Lagerfeld classic? I usually only see the Eau De Toilette around. I now own the Eau De Toilette and love it. Find it doesn't last that long on me. Hmm
Great review, as usual Chris...I think the current version is from Interparfums, could also be by Coty..I had the vintage, with the frosted glass at both sides, much more powdery and intens.. Btw, I have also KL, more powdery, but I hardly use it....Keep on doing your excellent reviews...Regards, Dirk
Best review!
Haven't worn since HS but remember very well the great reaction from the girls. I have TF Tob Van but the opening is too harsh and boozy for me and Lagerfeld from what I can now remember is a much more wearable, oriental version but just not quite the same wonderful complete tobacco finish. For sure going to revisit asap.
I don't know why I detect some Irish in your accent. Love it. This fragrance....THIS fragrance is so underappreciated (underused?) in my opinion. I bought this way back in 1988 or 1989 for my boyfriend and it remains my favourite on him (husband now). It is so soft, and sooo sexy. Unlike anything out there. Distinct and appealing. You have done this scent justice, Chris, in your very descriptive style. Now I am going to watch your other review of it. Hey, two are better than one!
Well, thanks, I did live in Dublin for 4 years, loved it and this accent stuck on me:). Love KL as well and hey, thanks for your support!
Hi Chris, fragrancex offers classic grey flanker. Do you know it and is it any good? If, what's different from the OG?
Grey flanker of this Lagerfeld? Never heard of it
Well, I have checked it and yes there seems to be a brand new Grey flanker…wow
Hi Chris, I live in the Philippines and went from 4 to 2 sprays under the shirt but it still is a bit cloying - even in aircon office conditions. Got a 2nd bottle that I want to mellow out for some time (based on your advise) - question: should I do a couple of sprays first or just store it unsprayed for a year or so? Appreciate your advise, specially how to use it in a hotter climate; love the scent so don't want to be without it! Plus want to keep it and use it in memory of Karl as well.
Yes do spray a few and then just let it sit in the room it will only get better with time
Amazing juice that unfortunately many people fontbknow today. Reminds me of my youth when I first began to feel like a man .
Oh Lord I just bought this quickly as a christmas pressent for my 14 year old😅 Love the review and watched a view now. If he doesnt like it I will use it myself. It will be deliverd tomorow.. I am exited!
wow, that 14 year old is gonna ROCK the place!!
Awesome!
PS Where did you get your shirt?
Chris, Chris, Chris,....I did what you said. I tested this and tested this for years on paper! Mistake!!! You are right my friend.
This is one of my new favorite fragances! It smells wonderful. I will review this and give you ALL the praise my friend!!!
Yes its true and ot survived so many other scents...
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This fragrance is horrible. I can't understand how anyone can seriously wear this in 2019. It's so outdated. I have no doubt however that when it was released, it was good, however it's just way too outdated for today.
Fascinating review. I’m turning 60 in 8 months and I have been wearing this since 1982. My daughter, who is 25, still buys me a bottle every year and I wear it exactly as you suggest-I spray one or two quick sprays on my chest BEFORE I put my shirt on. (I’m afraid I have been too lazy to change!) 🤷🏻❤️🫡