David Beckham 2014 EDT

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Classic Blue

by Aurélien Guichard , Jean-Christophe Hérault

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David Beckham Classic Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Aurélien Guichard and Jean-Christophe Hérault. Classic Blue opens with Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Geranium, Apple, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. David Beckham's Classic Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper budget-friendly freshie, but don't expect it to stick around. Perfect for grabbing when you want a clean scent without breaking the bank, though many find its staying power a bit of a joke.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Bright
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Classic Blue Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and sport where you don't want to overpower. Due to its notoriously poor longevity and projection, it's a solid casual choice but won't hold up for dates or formal events where more presence is needed.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, juicy hit of pineapple and grapefruit, softened by violet leaf for a clean, ozonic lift. The heart introduces green apple alongside aromatic clary sage and geranium, before settling into a soft, woody base of cashmere, patchouli, and earthy oakmoss. It's a fresh, fruity and aquatic blend that aims for easy wearability.

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