Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum vs Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

Drakkar Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1982	Year	2022
£	Price Tier	£

Drakkar Intense

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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 - Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

Drakkar Intense is a divisive cheapie - some hail it as a modern barbershop classic with warm, masculine charm, others are infuriated by its fleeting performance. If you're after a budget-friendly scent for personal enjoyment or short wear, it's worth a sniff. Just don't expect beast mode.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	6%
Floral	9%	7%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	27%	30%
Sweet	7%	2%
Warm	16%	11%
Woody	20%	15%
Earthy	14%	22%
Animalic	4%	8%
Fresh	24%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Drakkar Noir EdP

Drakkar Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 12% vs 19%

Rosemary 12% vs 24%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

Wormwood 32% Coriander 25%

Shared Notes

Juniper 16% vs 26%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

Lavender 45% Clary Sage 29%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 13% vs 29%

Patchouli 9% vs 36%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

Suede 34%

Accords

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

100%

89%

Woody

60%

72%

Fresh Spicy

67%

49%

Lavender

54%

52%

Citrus

Patchouli

51%

48%

Earthy

50%

47%

Green

46%

Mossy

46%

Leather

44%

Soft Spicy

44%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

89%

60%

Fresh Spicy shared

72%

67%

Lavender shared

49%

54%

Citrus

52%

Patchouli

51%

Earthy shared

48%

50%

Green

47%

Mossy shared

46%

Leather

44%

Soft Spicy

44%

Performance

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

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.

Drakkar Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate projection and common complaints about longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't overwhelm, and its warm, masculine profile is a hit for casual and date settings. However, its lack of standout longevity and sillage would likely be disappointing for formal events or sports.