Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum vs Elite Eau de Toilette

Drakkar Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
1982	Year	1980
£	Price Tier	££

Elite

ScentArt

A

Drakkar Noir

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Elite

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drakkar Noir

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 - Elite

Floris Elite is a divisive time capsule to the 80s, evoking a traditional British barbershop. Some find it a sophisticated, green, and comforting classic, while others dismiss it as an overpriced, mouldy relic with poor performance. You'll either love its stoic charm or hate its 'stink bomb' vibe.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	14%
Floral	9%	5%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	27%	20%
Sweet	7%	3%
Warm	16%	11%
Woody	20%	31%
Earthy	14%	18%
Animalic	4%	7%
Fresh	24%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Drakkar Noir EdP

Elite EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 12% vs 22%

Only in Drakkar Noir

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

Only in Elite

Juniper 21% Cedar 20% Petitgrain 19% Grapefruit 18%

Only in Drakkar Noir

Juniper 17% Carnation 15% Cinnamon 14% Coriander 14% Wormwood 14% Angelica 13% Jasmine 13%

Only in Elite

Fir Resin 40% Lavender 31% Bay Leaf 29%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 13% vs 21%

Leather 11% vs 16%

Vetiver 9% vs 14%

Patchouli 9% vs 11%

Cedar 8% vs 14%

Amber 8% vs 11%

Only in Drakkar Noir

Pine 12% Fir Resin 11% Sandalwood 9% Resin 8%

Only in Elite

Musk 11%

Accords

Drakkar Noir Elite

100%

Aromatic

96%

89%

Woody

100%

72%

Fresh Spicy

92%

52%

Citrus

65%

48%

Earthy

61%

46%

Mossy

58%

49%

Lavender

46%

Leather

48%

47%

Green

Fresh

46%

Aromatic shared

100%

96%

Woody shared

89%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

72%

92%

Citrus shared

52%

65%

Earthy shared

48%

61%

Mossy shared

46%

58%

Lavender shared

49%

46%

Leather

48%

Green

47%

Fresh

46%

Performance

Drakkar Noir Elite

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Drakkar Noir

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.

Elite

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Office Date

Its classic, refined profile makes it suitable for formal settings and professional environments, though some find it too strong for the office. The barbershop clean adds to its versatility, whilst a few users mention wearing it before bed, suggesting decent wearability for evenings and at-home relaxation.