David Beckham is a global superstar with a successful career in football, fashion…. and now fragrance. His fragrances have been praised by critics and fans alike, so I decided to take a closer look at the best David Beckham fragrances on the market.
Beckham entered the world of fragrance with the 2005 launch of David Beckham Instinct. Multiple follow-up fragrances, such as Refined Woods and Classic Blue, have been equally well received.
David Beckham fragrances for men are fresh, well-blended and masculine. Price vs performance is excellent, and you can usually pick a Beckham cologne at discount stores for under £15/$20 for 75ml/2.5 fl oz.
Best David Beckham Fragrances
I’ve lined up 7 of the best David Beckham fragrances every guy should consider for his scent wardrobe. Let the penalty shootout begin!
1. Refined Woods Eau de Parfum
Review
Refined Woods Eau de Parfum is clean, well-balanced, fresh, and just a little sweet; I recommend this scent to a professional guy seeking a clean-cut daily fragrance.
A fragrant blend of cardamom, clary sage, and wood come together to create a herbal, almost smoky opening.
It soon mellows to a heart of orris, lavender, and geranium. The base comprises sweet tonka bean, vetiver, and resinous cedar. A masculine woody scent.
Top Notes:
Cardamom, Clary Sage, Cedrat
Mid Notes:
Orris, Lavender, Geranium
Base Notes:
Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
Seasons & Longevity
Refined Woods is perfect for autumn and winter days thanks to its aromatic woody scent profile. Perfect for running errands, post-exercise, and lunches; plus, it’s even office safe.
The blend will last around 4 hours, with decent projection for most of that time.
2. Intimately Beckham Eau de Toilette
Review
I really like Intimately Beckham Eau de Toilette as it’s a modern masculine woody scent with a nice touch of spice and soft powdery aromas that will turn heads.
The fragrance opens with a fanfare of citrus and spice, quickly followed by nutmeg and powdery violet. The sandalwood, amber and patchouli base notes provide a classy, effortless finish.
Top tip… it’s also available as a deodorant, shower gel and aftershave balm!
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom
Mid Notes:
Violet, Nutmeg, Star Anise
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber
Seasons & Longevity
The woody, resinous, and spiced notes of Intimately Beckham make it an ideal cologne for autumn and winter. More of an evening scent, in my opinion.
Its moderate durability will give you 4+ hours of wear from it, so not bad, especially considering the low price you can pick this up for at discount stores.
3. Homme Eau de Toilette
Review
Blended by perfumer Pierre Negrin and launched in 2011, Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic David Beckham cologne with a fresh, masculine scent that projects a clean-cut, almost preppie vibe.
Initially spicy, fruity and warming thanks to top notes of Sichuan pepper, ginger, citrus, and pine. These bright and warm notes blend beautifully with a drier heart of cashmere wood, leather, and rosemary.
At the base, sophisticated noses may detect mahogany as well as musk and patchouli. I feel it has a classy Hermes vibe to it, so worth grabbing a bottle.
Top Notes:
Sichuan pepper, Ginger, Citrus, Pine
Mid Notes:
Cashmere Wood, Leather, Rosemary
Base Notes:
Mahogany, Musk, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
This is a versatile daytime scent for any season, ideal for work, rest or play. You’ll get 5+ hours of wear from one application, which is decent.
4. The Essence Eau de Toilette
Review
The Essence Eau de Toilette is one of those bright, fresh and easy-going scents I would wear for almost any good-weather daytime situation.
The opening wave of this cologne is green, fresh, and a little sharp, thanks to violet leaf, lavender, and grapefruit.
Pineapple, apple, and cardamom aromas soon emerge. The base of tonka bean, cashmeran, and patchouli never really develops, but this is a freshie, after all.
Top Notes:
Violet Leaves, Lavender, Grapefruit
Mid Notes:
Pineapple, Apple, Cardamom
Base Notes:
Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
Bright, breezy, and refreshing, The Essence is a spring and summer fragrance I would mainly wear during the day.
Sadly, one drawback is performance; you can expect maybe 3 hours of noticeable wear from one generous application, but you’ll have to overspray.
5. Beyond Eau de Toilette
Review
Created by perfumer Nelly Hatcher for the David Beckham brand, Beyond Eau de Toilette is an unashamedly masculine scent that leans on the sharp, spiced, and woody side.
Cardamom and grapefruit create a sweet, fragrant, and sparkling start before a dark heart of black pepper, cedarwood, and geranium kicks in.
I like the support generated by smoky patchouli, vanilla, and leather in the base. This is a statement scent (almost vintage) that will undoubtedly get you noticed.
Top Notes:
Cardamom, Grapefruit
Mid Notes:
Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Geranium
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Vanilla, Leather
Seasons & Longevity
Beyond is undoubtedly the most versatile scent on this list and will perform well throughout the year.
Price vs performance is excellent at 5+ hours with decent projection and sillage. Grab a bargain.
6. Classic Blue Eau de Toilette
Review
Need a cheap and easy-going blue fragrance that will invigorate and leave you feeling shower fresh? If so, Classic Blue is a decent buy, in my opinion.
Grapefruit, pineapple and violet leaves create a bright, almost effervescent opening. Clary sage, geranium and hints of green apple make up the heart.
This otherwise light and juicy blend is supported by a base of cashmeran, patchouli, and dry moss. It’s along the same lines as Bentley Azure, another fantastic male cologne.
Top Notes:
Grapefruit, Pineapple, Violet Leaves
Mid Notes:
Clary Sage, Geranium, Green Apple
Base Notes:
Cashmeran, Patchouli, Moss
Seasons & Longevity
As with any blue scent, Classic Blue is an ideal cologne for spring and summer days when these fruity and fresh elements will really shine through.
Not a stronger performer, but you’ll get 3+ hours of noticeable scent from one application. OK, considering the price.
7. Inspired by Respect Eau de Toilette
Review
Woody, spicy, and sensual, Inspired by Respect is a complex and elevated cologne that mixes a classic masculine persona with a modern twist.
Grapefruit, bergamot and lavender create a unique herbal and fruity opening that dries down quickly to reveal a spiced and decadent heart of clove leaf, cardamom, and pineapple.
At the base of this scent, you will notice orris root, amber and cedar. Settles to a fresh blend of lavender, citrus and wood that reminds me of Versace Pour Homme.
Top Notes:
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender
Mid Notes:
Cardamom, Clove Leaf, Pineapple
Base Notes:
Orris Root, Amber Xtreme, Cedar
Seasons & Longevity
Versatile and durable, Inspired by Respect performs well from spring to autumn but is undoubtedly at its best on cool, fresh days. Wear to casual daytime events or dates.
Though strong, the sillage is well-rounded and dries down quickly. The dry scent should linger on your skin for around 4-5 hours in the right conditions.
Andrew’s Top Pick
Intimately Beckham Eau de Toilette
Intimately Beckham Eau de Toilette is my top pick here. It’s a likeable blend of citrus, spice and wood that works for any occasion at a low price.
Fragrance Summary
| Fragrance | Type |
|---|---|
| David Beckham Refined Woods | Woody, fresh |
| David Beckham Intimately Beckham | Woody, spicy |
| David Beckham Homme | Clean, fresh |
| David Beckham The Essence | Fresh, zesty |
| David Beckham Beyond | Fresh, woody |
| David Beckham Classic Blue | Fresh, blue |
| David Beckham Inspired by Respect | Complex, woody |
Conclusion
While many celebrity perfume lines get mixed reviews, the best David Beckham fragrances are classic, masculine scents with a clean-cut edge and a modern twist.
Considering you can pick up a David Beckham fragrance at rock-bottom prices at most discount stores, you can’t go far wrong with any cologne on this list. Check out the official David Beckham fragrance website.
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