How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender and lemon. The heart brings juniper and coriander. On the skin it settles into oakmoss and pine tree needles. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 1982
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Drakkar Noir 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 Noir EDT in detail
Drakkar Noir EDT comes from Guy Laroche. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
The style of Drakkar Noir
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like juniper and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include bergamot, wormwood and fir. Perfume fans rate it 4.26 out of 5.
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 long it lasts
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. Azzaro and Lacoste last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and pine tree needles are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €34, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Azzaro.
Best season for Drakkar Noir
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2022.
Perfumes that smell like Drakkar Noir
These perfumes have a close smell: Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (13 shared notes), Azzaro (11 shared notes), Lacoste (10 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (12 shared notes).
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Questions people ask
When did Drakkar Noir come out?
It came out in 1982.
Can women wear Drakkar Noir?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is it?
Medium: people near you can smell it.
What is the difference between Drakkar Noir EDT and Drakkar Intense?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.