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Drakkar Noir
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Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is an aromatic fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1982, the nose behind this composition is Pierre Wargnye. The top notes include lavender, lemon, bergamot, rosemary, mint, citronella, basil, and tarragon; the heart notes are formed by juniper, carnation, cinnamon, coriander, absinthe, angelica, and jasmine; and the base notes reveal oakmoss, pine needles, fir, leather, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, amber, and resins.
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I bought it seeking more potency, and as everyone says, it used to be stronger. I found that a deodorant copy (Patrich Noir) lasts longer; perhaps the old batches from decades ago were better, but with best-selling classics, it always happens the same: they reformulate to shorten longevity so people buy more. That leaves the memory of what it was and the frustration of spending money on a disappointment. Nothing, it’s not what was expected. I bought the 200 ml version at an irrisible price, around 35 dollars, to work with and burn through it. At 34, I don’t see it as striking or night-time; I’d say it’s for people aged 45 to 50. It’s not seductive for dates or going out to receive a pile of compliments. It’s a ‘meh’ fragrance, average, as many say, a diluted aroma like shaving foam. First and last time I buy this disgustingness in a bottle. Wish I had done it in the 80s, but anyway, I wasn’t on this plane back then, haha.
Delicious! For the price, we can’t expect the longevity of an Arabian. The potency nowadays is poor, it lasts a short time and fades from the skin very quickly. Price-to-performance ratio: 7/10. Scent quality: 8/10. Longevity: 4/10. In summary, delicious but with poor longevity.
For me, this is a proper ‘Oh Boy!’ If I could describe it, it’s a man totally confident in himself. As I wasn’t born in the 80s, I can’t give details on whether it was used much before, but according to my relatives and my father, it was the old Dior Sauvage. What I do confirm is that very few people use it today. I think it’s very good if you want to project an image of a confident uncle who smells good on himself. Nowadays it’s rare to smell this on the street; I always check people’s perfumes and haven’t heard it on streets, clubs, or university. Regarding longevity and projection, for the price I find it decent: it lasts me about 4 to 5 hours on skin. From the fifth hour it fades gradually, so before the sixth there’s nothing left. It projects well for the first two and a half hours, more than a metre and a half. Then it drops, but stays within a metre or less, although you can still feel it. The age: I don’t see a 15 to 18-year-old wearing it, it looks a bit serious. At 22, I think a person with a strong, confident personality can wear it perfectly from 20, although fragrances don’t have an age. Compliments: it will give you those, I assure you, both from women and men. If I give it a score, I’d give a solid 8. It’s an all-rounder: it works for a date with your girlfriend, university, or going out to clubs (I’ve tested it and it works wonderfully). Yes, it’s a proper all-rounder. Note, if you’re going to use it at the gym, put on three sprays or you’ll suffocate the whole gym, haha. Conclusion: I’m a huge fan of OG fragrances. I didn’t know this one and when I tried it I said ‘meh, smells like a tough guy’, but when you give it chances it surprises you. Speaking with older people, they’ve told me it’s not what it was before; reformulations have been crushing it little by little. Despite not lasting long, for the price it’s totally worth it. There are EDTs costing 50-70 euros that last less than this, what a misery… In short, a proper ‘Oh Boy!’.
Imagine all the declared notes combined: herbs, woods, absinthe, basil, coriander, clove… It smells like a fragrance for older people but with class. I have it for sale and people aren’t used to such a fresh and vintage scent; it doesn’t smell bad, but now everyone uses fragrances with a slight sweetness and fewer complex notes.
Still current after 42 years and, for me, timeless, even ahead of its time. It is the father of Sauvage, honestly. The scent is simply crazy good; it’s neither sweet nor earthy. It’s magic for your grandfather, your father, and for you. Imagine Neymar Jr. as the image. It’s a brilliant gem, a hit for any occasion, opportunity, or weather, suiting all ages. Dare to try it.
A vibe from another time, classic and powerful. Smells delicious, with a mentholated touch and a note that screams quality in the ingredients. The longevity is moderate: about two hours on skin and up to four on clothes. People are often surprised, although it’s a niche fragrance only for collectors.
A masterpiece. A few years ago it was Amazon’s best-seller. There is a clone called Dark Noir that smells identical, just slightly sweeter and richer, with similar performance, costing around 10 dollars.
It’s a paradox: an old-school freshie, neat yet for extroverts. Ideal between 20 and 30 degrees; the mint can be overpowering above 38. Versatile, but not for super-formal events. Suitable from age 30. The opening is enveloping, projects well for two hours, and disappears from the skin by five, but clings to clothes until the next day and reactivates if you sweat. Costs 380 pesos on Mercado Libre Mexico. An excellent price for an 80s classic that remains relevant.
For lovers of this perfume, if you are in Latin America and Central America, look for the Frasihe clone. It is a chain of imitations that cost around 10 dollars for 60ml and this one turned out identical, surely they cloned it with the old formulation. At first it is aggressive, but once dried or after 15 minutes it is hard to distinguish it from the original and in fact surely it feels a bit more cinnamon, honestly I didn’t hear that in the 90s. But it is worth it; as of today you pay too much for this perfume which only lasts two hours.
Quick review: smells delicious, but it doesn’t last more than two hours. A shame.
Drakkar: the king of the 80s who made us feel dashing. Men and women adored it for that trail that gave it away instantly. Unfortunately, time changed the formula, stripping away the oakmoss and lylial, so now it smells like a shadow of what it once was. However, I managed to find an original 2007 bottle and it is pure magic: a perfect blend of scent and projection that brings that unforgettable era back to life. If you could try it, you’d change your mind. Regards, AlexTGL.
Another 80s classic, an old fashion that will probably smell like old people to many young people. Its clean scent reminds of a classic 80s barbershop, something typical of classic fougères like Azzaro or Lapidus Pour Homme. The main characteristic, apart from that citrus opening and clean scent, is that green aromatic touch that rosemary, basil, hyssop and other herbs give it. It is a very balanced fragrance despite its complexity and quantity of notes. Citrus sometimes predominates and sometimes the herbs, although sometimes a soft lavender with menthol and amber touches imposes itself. It seems they have reformulated it and nowadays it is not even a shadow of what it was. Its longevity and projection are quite poor. A pity.
There are perfumes that smell good and there are perfumes that smell like an era. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche is the latter. It is a time capsule, a mirror of three decades and a species on the brink of extinction that still strolls around like a war veteran at a university party: slightly out of place, but impossible to ignore. In the 80s it was the supreme alpha, arriving earlier, speaking louder and staying longer. Lavender, moss, pine needles, something citrusy and a green fougère base so green it seemed like shaving in a Nordic forest with a rusty razor. Men who lifted weights and smoked indoors wore it. At its peak, it was bottled virility with a liquid steel aftershave. In the 2000s the story changed; clean and aquatic fragrances already reigned and Drakkar began to smell like someone’s father. It was still recognisable, but it had been domesticated. Apart from reformulations, it lost part of its 80s power and aggression. Now it was softer, more soapy, almost nostalgic. Men who still ironed linen shirts, used shaving foam and knew how to change a wheel wore it. It no longer dominated the room, but it was still a presence. And today, Drakkar smells to simple masculinity with identity. You wear it because you want it to be noticed that you are not wearing what others wear. It no longer projects power, it projects judgement. It smells like someone who does not need to be fashionable because they already know who they are. It still has that green lavender and that herbal touch which today may seem harsh, but with the right age becomes sophisticated. It no longer imposes respect by brute force, it does so by resistance. It does not seek compliments, it does not chase trends. In a market saturated with perfumes for Tinder, Drakkar still smells like someone who has more important things to do. Thus, with a matte black bottle and a viking name whispered by a French dentist, Drakkar stands tall. Not as a resurrected icon, but as a living relic that still smells on purpose. Not nostalgia, but intention. And that? That is much rarer than smelling good.
Rich perfume with that 90s vibe, the perfect blend of freshness, masculinity and an amber base. In Argentina we have an economical version called Colber NOIR which is basically the same scent, just stronger, more herbal and sharp (if you like the DNA, highly recommended). As of today, Drakkar is a soft perfume; it envelops you in a personal bubble; the scent is not invasive or powerful, but moderate and well-rounded by floral nuances. The variety of fresh and herbal notes blend very well with the warm amber base, giving it a seductive plus. The dry down is excellent. If you like well-masculine, soft, seductive perfumes with a slight Old School touch, it is a guaranteed pleasure option.
Drakkar Noir is a classic that many recognise. For me, it has that characteristic aroma reminiscent of shaving foam, with its herbal and lavender blend. It is not a sophisticated or original fragrance, but it gets the job done being fresh and easy to wear. It has a retro air that attracts those who like vintage perfumes. Longevity: 4–5 hours. Projection: Moderate. Ideal season: Spring and summer. Personal rating: 6.5/10 – More shaving foam than perfume, but it has its charm.
Unfortunately, it hardly lasts at all; it seems very reformulated. A few days ago I tried one called Dark Noir by New York, one of those cheap ones, and it’s identical but smells a bit sweeter and lasts longer. Another option is those replica shops called Frasihe; the clones with the original recipe open up very strongly, but once dried they are identical and even feel more cinnamon than the current version.
It doesn’t smell like shaving foam to me, although it has that vibe. It smells exactly like the legendary Nivea Balsam for Men (the white one from the late 90s). Those of you who have tried it remember that scent; it’s not unpleasant, but it’s not what I expected from a cologne. It’s not because I’m into vintage (I’m a fan of old Axe and Cool Water). I don’t know, I knew what I was buying but it doesn’t convince me. On my skin, the longevity is poor (maybe 4 hours) and the trail is non-existent. I’m not trying to stink, but it is noticeable that I have perfumed myself. I’ve seen deals for 100ml for around 14 euros, so at that price you can take the risk.
Exquisite, extremely masculine aroma, very 80s. Green, fougère scent, reminiscent of shaving soaps that are still obtainable. It has a fresh nuance that makes it versatile and another heavy note that gives it that alpha imprint. It is one of the two fragrances with which I identify my father (the other is Azzaro Pour Homme). The downside: poor performance that keeps it close to the skin from the start and for a maximum of 2 or 3 hours. The biggest plus: the ridiculous price, which allows reapplication whenever needed and shooting oneself in the foot at discretion, forgetting its low performance. In Argentina, my father bought the 200ml version for 30 dollars. In my country, as a teenager and with money tight despite never lacking anything, I used a local identical replica called Colbert Noir for a long time, which my father bought for me because he loved the scent and made me very happy wearing it. All this without knowing the original. Perhaps that is why I have a particular affection for both, and every time I visit my father I take the opportunity to use his Drakkar… it reminds me of him, from whom I inherited my taste for fragrances and my 15, 16-year-old self in those cold winter nights, when I would excitedly grab my imitation from the bedside table, bathe in it, and douse the scarf I would wear… what memories (and compliments).
DO NOT BUY THIS PERFUME IF… – you are looking for longevity or projection. – you want an original fragrance. – you are under 60 years old.
If they tell you it smells like old age and takes years off you, it’s a delight. In summer, straight after a shower, dabbing it on your chest and arms is like reviving a glorious old memory. It really refreshes, very herbal and sharp at first. It lasts a couple of hours, but it lingers mixed with your sweat. I see it as an EDT for the body, replacing Rexona or Axe deodorants, ideal for staying in. A resounding yes. As a curiosity, my wife says it smells like a man and she loves it. Note: if you’re looking for a fougère to dress up or go out, look elsewhere.
I’ll have to agree with Iorelk: The Drakkar Noir from Fraiche (don’t worry about confusing it, this chain of dupe brands has no flankers and they just call it “Drakkar”) at a hypothetical 10% concentration (sounds low, they sell it at 33%, but yes, 5g for 50ml and 10g for 100, though it’s hypothetical because they measure grams of essence per millilitre, which is incorrect as a ml of essence weighs differently than alcohol, so the real concentration is higher, but anyway) behaves like a 2000s batch of the original. Its price is much lower and the composition is of similar quality. While it is a bit allergenic for having violated IFRA limits at some point (and I recommend NOT ordering it at a higher concentration), perhaps your skin is more resistant or you simply wear it on clothes. The quality and evolution are comparable to the original, no complaints. A Drakkar Noir that gives you double the performance for four times the money. If you don’t have them side by side, it’s hard to tell them apart. Original current formula (I had the 2016 but sold it): Citrus notes more present, more alcoholic, very complex, the leather feels hyper-realistic (I imagine due to Suederal by IFF), imperceptible spices, vetiver dried with fir and resins, very little earthiness, feels polished. In my case, literal longevity of 2 hours with 15 sprays, hardly improved on clothes. Price: around 20-25 USD for 100ml and 35-40 for 200. Fraiche at 10%: Less citrusy and alcoholic, equally aromatic, more spiced, I don’t perceive the leather, similar dry-down but dirtier and more earthy, I sense a touch of animal, I don’t know what’s causing it. Longevity of 4-6 hours on skin and far superior on clothes, lasts all day and projects strongly if you sweat or move. Price of 2.5 USD for a 30ml bottle at 17%, I transfer it to a 50ml bottle and refill it with perfume alcohol to reach a hypothetical 10%. I know well which one to keep.
Rich aroma, pity that the longevity is very poor… it doesn’t last even two hours. I bought it based on reviews and this time it was a great success. It smells like a clean man; many say it’s from the past, but to me it seems very current, especially if you’re tired of gourmand or overly sweet scents. It’s for those who need freshness during the day; not recommended for very hot climates because if it makes you sweat, but for cold or fresh days it’s the best option, nothing invasive or annoying.
Let someone say this smells like an old person because it doesn’t surpass 15 years… Being vintage doesn’t mean it’s for the elderly, it makes no sense. Young people wore it 40 years ago, and today the same young people can wear it and gain the same aura as their elders. I like the aroma a lot; it suits every climate and is distinct for these times, masculine yet clean. Someone with character or a vintage taste can make it their signature. I enjoy it at home or when I don’t know what to wear, as I have better options, but be aware, that’s a matter of taste; no matter how much I prefer others, there is no other Drakkar Noir.
Hello, gentlemen. This has been my companion since I was eight. A purely masculine aroma; among the many notes, the protagonist is clean, fresh rosemary. At 27, I wear it after a shower; it’s one of those perfumes that makes you want to get in a car or on a motorbike for a drive. On my skin, it lasts three hours, though it only projects for the first 30 minutes. If it lasted six or seven hours and projected for at least two, I’d give it a 9/10, because I feel it truly represents masculinity. I’ve had this warhorse for 19 years. I wear it for walking, reading in the park, or eating, just to enjoy it myself without seeking compliments, and yet they still come. Born in the 80s for young people and adults. Time has passed, but that rough masculinity remains intact. In my collection, Drakkar Noir will always have a place. On me: LONGEVITY 3H, Projection 30 min, Sillage 30 min, Skin Scent 2h, Trail 1m (30 min). Recommended: Signature scent, office, meetings with friends and family. Not recommended: Clubs, sport, dates, formal events. Age: 20+. 7/10 Masculine, clean and fresh.
The best fragrance in history, right up there with the original Kouros. Smells clean, like a Sigma male who doesn’t ask for permission or seek validation. An ex told me not to wear it as it reminded her of her father, so I bought another 200ml bottle and left it. It’s very short-lived, but since it’s cheap, you have to be generous and carry a decant to reapply every 45 minutes.
Nothing brings more pleasure than arriving home after a long day, showering, and applying this clean, neat, fresh, and revitalising cologne with more notes than a Beethoven symphony. Personal enjoyment, multi-use… (not for dates). With this legendary and peculiar fragrance I started this obsession a very long time ago.
In its classic form, I had a better memory of it. I bought it again in 2025; my brother wears it and smells citrusy, but on me it’s more green than citrus. The opening is strong for a few minutes before settling. If it lasts long on the skin: last night I sprayed it three times before bed, showered, washed my hands, went out into the countryside, and it rained, and after 12 hours I still had the scent. It feels flat; after a few hours it stops projecting and stays on the skin, but the smell remains the same. People tell me it smells fresh, it’s very affordable, it’s good, but I don’t wear it every day.
It’s a friendly, fresh, and versatile fragrance, but unfortunately, it doesn’t last even a moment. Basically, it’s throwing money away. A real injustice what the reformulations have done to this perfume.
Just arrived (blind buy) and tested on both arms. As the renowned technical director, Alfio “Coco” Basile, says: “You have to close the stadium. Geniuses do that”. Now I understand the hype it had in its time. It’s a perfume that, if we approach it from that consideration (perfume from 1982), makes perfect sense. Masculine scent, with lavender and which becomes somewhat “creamy” after a few minutes, in the style of shaving foam. The opening is slightly sharp, with a certain reminiscence to the strong pine/herbal scent offered by Puig’s Quorum, but much more pleasant to the nose. I will test it more precisely to see how it evolves, how long it lasts, projects, etc. But definitely, the first impression indicates to me that this is a MAN’S perfume. There are no traces of what we can find in modern perfumery. This is distinctive. Lavender and herbs that become creamy. It feels CLEAN and fresh.
Buy it. Yes, it doesn’t last long, so what? Just reapply; 200ml are only 25 euros. It smells different from the rest and projects like an animal for the first hour. Nobody else smells like this; it’s a classic barbershop scent. Some might say you smell old… just buy double. This or the Intense? They’re different, so buy both.
Drakkar Noir is an 82 classic that smells like another era: potent, super masculine, and not a bit sweet. It opens with those herbal, fresh notes, like pine or lavender, before settling into a woody, mossy base. That vibe of a damp forest is addictive, perfect for the evening or whenever you want to make a real impression. A timeless icon that never goes out of style.
Just arrived. When I applied it to test, ¡Ajá! This is the Axe scent I felt when I was young. It’s a scent I’ve felt an innumerable amount of times on the street. It smells like cheap deodorant, but in the dry down it smells like shaving foam. It’s a fragrance for everyday life, to smell clean and nothing more.
Smells like shaving foam, clean. It reminds me of my old man shaving and using the “old and trusted” Old Spice. I use it especially after showering; it gives the sensation of absolute cleanliness, that mix of lavender, pine, and a touch of citrus I love.
I love the opening of this perfume. It’s the most manly scent anyone can have. If only it developed in another direction, it would be my favourite perfume and I wouldn’t use anything else. They say it used to smell beastly… now it smells weak and with a shy performance, not wanting anything. The dry down smells too repulsive, like dry urine with talc and old leather; those herbs that come out beautifully at first seem to be rotting as they evolve. I forgive it everything for those 30 or 40 seconds of intense pleasure and greatness. A madman’s classic! P.S.: I dream of an update for this fragrance, an elixir version or a flanker that brings this icon back to the billboards of the aromatic landscape. I have the Drakkar Intense but nothing like the Noir; the opening is somewhat similar but the dry down… pfff. The fantasy is: “Drakkar Noir Absolute”. That it keeps that unique creaminess of the opening in the dry down and reduces the lavender volume by three notches. It would be perfect, what more could you want? Opening scent: 10/10. Overall scent: 7.1. Projection/trail: 4.5. Longevity: 3.9. Final rating: 6/10. ***64% perfection***.
My first designer perfume. In the mid-80s it was extremely popular; I loved that complex but very masculine scent; along with CK One it was my favourite and I received many compliments. Its longevity and trail were notable, even on clothes after laundry; the laundry people told me it smelled the same as when I sent the dresses. I bought several bottles, even 200ml ones, but later I tried other fragrances. In 2010 I bought it again at a high-end perfumerie and was disappointed: the reformulation turned it into a watery mess with just a hint of the original fragrance, which smells very old. I still have the perfume but hardly use it anymore as it’s not the same; what a disappointment with such a jewel.
Unfortunately one of the best scents in all of perfumery, but it doesn’t last at all anymore. Here we have soap, shaving foam, forest, and pure masculinity, maximum cleanliness. This is virility in its purest form. But you have to bathe in it for it to show up, and it barely lasts twenty minutes. I use it at home after showering and nothing more; if it’s for going to the supermarket (and even then, I use one of Don Algodón’s). Quite good for bathing all your clothes in this perfume instead of using fabric softener. Scent: 11/10, longevity and projection: 2/10.
The original deodorant. Don’t get me wrong, I like it, but it’s not for everyone these days.
Absolutely mythical perfume from the 80s, a MUST if you’re a fan of the decade, music, or style, and I recommend it even more if you’re young. It has a powerful, green, creamy, and slightly sharp opening that evolves into almost pure oakmoss and cigar after an hour (in my case). The current performance is terrible, but it can work miracles with constant reapplication. It receives compliments for nostalgia, whether from young people or those who lived through the fragrance boom; it’s basically timeless and works in any weather or moment. If I had to describe it with fictional characters, it would be purely Billy Hargrove from Stranger Things or Mike from The Lost Boys; it has a very youthful vibe, glam/heavy metal, testosterone, long hair, denim, and living in the gym, mosh pits, or parties. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a rough, rockstar, and vintage aesthetic. This perfume is zero elegance and pure attitude with chaotic energy.
A wonderful scent for a clean man, with that classic barbershop touch you find in the city’s hidden gems. It’s a vintage fragrance for a proper man, with a very marked lavender opening and that soapy touch. If you’re a collector, I highly recommend it; it’s the kind of perfume that shouldn’t be missing from every mature man’s collection. Perfect for almost any occasion, very versatile, though I wouldn’t recommend it for a gala event, more so for the office, where you want to send a message of maturity. It’s worth it, so go for it without fear.
I’ve been wearing this at least two or three times a week for over a year now. Recently, when I applied it, I was reminded of the delicious scent of freshly cut basil; it’s a coincidence that it’s one of its notes, and now I can smell it clearly. A wonderful fragrance, timeless and 100% versatile.