How it smells
The first thing you smell is wormwood and coriander. The heart brings lavender and clary sage. On the skin it settles into patchouli and lavender. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Drakkar Intense 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
A closer look at Guy Laroche Drakkar Intense EDP
Guy Laroche is the house behind Drakkar Intense EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Azzaro and Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense spread further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €26, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Azzaro and Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss.
How long Drakkar Intense stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Azzaro and Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and lavender are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Drakkar Intense
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like lavender and patchouli. Less obvious notes include rosemary, juniper berries and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 1982 and 2014.
Perfumes that smell like Drakkar Intense
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (5 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Pacific Rock Moss (5 shared notes), Dior Eau Sauvage Extreme Intense (6 shared notes) and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear Drakkar Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Drakkar Intense come out?
It came out in 2022.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
What is the difference between Drakkar Intense EDP and Drakkar Noir?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.