Drakkar Noir
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1972 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Grimoire
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly timeless, sophisticated, and underappreciated classic that often gets overshadowed by its famous flanker. Drakkar is a clean, masculine scent with an air of effortless French elegance.
Grimoire is a divisive beast: a love-it-or-hate-it scent that marries medieval imagery with a modern, unapologetic cumin note. If you're brave enough to venture beyond the initial skank, you'll find a captivating, earthy incense experience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 11% |
| Floral | 8% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 23% | 15% |
| Sweet | 10% | 4% |
| Warm | 13% | 19% |
| Woody | 16% | 17% |
| Earthy | 16% | 25% |
| Animalic | 6% | 11% |
| Fresh | 22% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and understated character makes it versatile for most settings, especially casual and office wear. While not overly formal, its sophisticated aura allows it to carry into more dressed-up occasions, though it leans more subtle for a date night.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, challenging profile, particularly the cumin, make it unsuitable for office wear. While some reviewers wear it casually, its strong character and introspective mood are better suited for special evenings, cooler weather, or solo enjoyment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Musk, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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