The smell in short
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with mint and grapefruit, moves to lavender and sage and dries down to musk and tonka bean.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Drakkar Essence notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence EDT in detail
Drakkar Essence EDT comes from Guy Laroche. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How long Drakkar Essence stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum and Jaguar last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Drakkar Essence: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Hugo Boss Hugo and Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €12, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Hugo Boss Hugo and Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2022.
If you like Drakkar Essence, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Hugo Boss Hugo (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y Le Parfum (4 shared notes), Jaguar (5 shared notes) and Jovoy 21 Conduit St (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Drakkar Essence?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is Drakkar Essence?
A scent built on aromatic and fresh spicy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.
What is the difference between Drakkar Essence EDT and Drakkar Intense?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.