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Jaguar Classic Black, Jaguar
Aromatic · 2009

Jaguar Classic Black

by Jaguar
Rating3.7 ★ 1,547 votes
GenderMen
Year2009
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticWoodyCitrus
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
14 notes
topfirst impression
Granny Smith AppleBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
heartthe character
TeaSea WaterGeraniumNutmegCardamom
basethe foundation
White MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverOak Moss

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
47
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
34
intimateenormous
Price value80
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean92
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AromaticWoodyCitrusGreenFreshFresh SpicyFruityMarine
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Green
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Marine

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
18%
moderate
59%
long lasting
14%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
20%
moderate
63%
strong
11%
enormous
6%
Season
spring
31%
summer
29%
fall
25%
winter
15%
Time of day
day
60%
night
40%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
4%
more male
19%
male
76%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
2%
ok
16%
good value
39%
great value
42%

What people say

What people love
greatvaluemoneyversatileenoughoccasionnonoffensiveeasywearyoungfresh
What people criticise
performancesillagequiteweaklackscomplexityartisticdepthscentfadesawayquickly

Smells similar

by scent profile
82% match
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Azzaro
fresh spicygreen
81% match
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Viktor&Rolf
warm spicy
81% match
Y Eau de Parfum Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent
aromaticherbal
81% match
UR for Men Usher
Usher
fresh spicymarine

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…Bitter OrangeGranny Smith…CardamomGeraniumNutmegTeaSea WaterSandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanOakmossWhite Musk
topheartbase

Signature pair: Cardamom and Nutmeg

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The Jaguar Classic line

5 versions
Original2002Jaguar Classic
More Powdery, Anis
Less Green
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2013Gold
More Vanilla, Powdery
Less Aromatic
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2013Red
More Sweet, Vanilla
Less Green
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2020Electric Sky
More Ozonic, Amber
Less Green
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Jaguar Classic Black are aromatic and woody. It opens with Granny Smith Apple and Bitter Orange, reveals Tea and Sea Water at its heart, and dries down to White Musk and Virginia Cedar. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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