Davidoff 2010 EDT

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Champion

by Aurélien Guichard

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Davidoff Champion is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2010, created by Aurélien Guichard. Champion opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Galbanum and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Oakmoss. Davidoff's Champion carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Davidoff Champion is a sharply divisive scent. Some see it as a cheap yet versatile, compliment-pulling gem ideal for the gym. Others find it utterly synthetic, bland, and poor-performing, questioning its very existence. Proceed with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Champion Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot52%
Lemon48%
Heartas listed
Clary Sage64%
Galbanum36%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss52%
Cedar48%

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
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often weak performance means it's best suited for casual wear or the gym, where an invigorating but non-cloying scent is preferred. The lack of strong projection and longevity makes it acceptable for an office environment, but too understated for formal events or a date.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., WATER, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS, LINALOOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Champion kicks off with a bracing, slightly synthetic Lemon and Bergamot hit, sharp and immediate. The heart introduces a green, aromatic Clary Sage and Galbanum, adding a herbal, almost fougère-like structure. It dries down to a classic base of earthy Oakmoss and robust Cedar, aiming for a woody masculinity that's both fresh and grounded. It leaves a clean, sporty trail.

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Where to buy

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