Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum vs Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

Drakkar Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
1982	Year	2016
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Drakkar Noir is a bona fide icon, a powerhouse of classic masculinity that's aged shockingly well. Today's iteration might be softer than its 80s beast mode, but it still delivers that sharp, clean barbershop swagger. It's a crowd-pleasing, dirt-cheap gem, despite performance grumbles.

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Our Verdict - Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

This one's a proper debate-starter for Diptyque; some find it a gorgeous, naturalistic orange blossom, whilst others are left with a bitter cleaning product. It's clean, fresh, and undeniably unique, but definitely not a safe blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	14%
Floral	9%	17%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	27%	26%
Sweet	7%	10%
Warm	16%	10%
Woody	20%	26%
Earthy	14%	20%
Animalic	4%	1%
Fresh	24%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Drakkar Noir EdP

Eau des Sens EdT

Notes

Heart Notes

Juniper 100%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 13% Pine 12% Fir Resin 11% Leather 11% Vetiver 9% Patchouli 9% Sandalwood 9% Cedar 9% Amber 8% Resin 8%

Base Notes

Angelica 55% Patchouli 45%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Lavender 19% Lemon 13% Bergamot 12% Rosemary 12% Mint 12% Lemon Verbena 11% Basil 11% Artemisia 10%

Only in Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

Orange Blossom 55% Bitter Orange 45%

Shared Notes

Juniper 16% vs 100%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Carnation 15% Cinnamon 14% Coriander 14% Wormwood 14% Angelica 13% Jasmine 13%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 9% vs 45%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 13% Pine 12% Fir Resin 11% Leather 11% Vetiver 9% Sandalwood 9% Cedar 9% Amber 8% Resin 8%

Only in Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

Angelica 55%

Accords

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

100%

Aromatic

52%

Citrus

100%

89%

Woody

54%

White Floral

86%

72%

Fresh Spicy

50%

Musky

55%

Amber

50%

49%

Lavender

48%

Earthy

47%

Green

Patchouli

47%

Sweet

47%

46%

Mossy

Powdery

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

52%

Citrus shared

52%

100%

Woody shared

89%

54%

White Floral

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

72%

50%

Musky

55%

Amber

50%

Lavender

49%

Earthy

48%

Green

47%

Patchouli

47%

Sweet

47%

Mossy

46%

Powdery

45%

Performance

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its fresh, clean barbershop vibe makes it excellent for casual and office wear, though its present-day reduced longevity means it won't overwhelm. While it has a 'confident' air that could work on dates, its 'classic' feel might limit its appeal in formal settings. Many note it's a great 'after-shave' scent, implying daily, versatile use.

Eau des Sens Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, clean nature makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, providing an invigorating feel. Whilst subtle and elegant, its distinct bitter profile and occasional 'cleaning product' association from reviews lower its suitability for formal events and intimate dates. The strength on some skin makes it less office friendly for some.