Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum vs Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Drakkar Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
1982	Year	1972
£	Price Tier	££

Drakkar Noir

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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 Noir Eau de Toilette

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	16%
Floral	9%	8%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	27%	23%
Sweet	7%	10%
Warm	16%	13%
Woody	20%	16%
Earthy	14%	16%
Animalic	4%	6%
Fresh	24%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 18% vs 17%

Lemon 13% vs 16%

Bergamot 12% vs 14%

Lemon Verbena 11% vs 15%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Rosemary 12% Mint 12% Basil 11% Artemisia 10%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Juniper 13% Mandarin 13% Clary Sage 9%

Shared Notes

Coriander 14% vs 14%

Angelica 13% vs 16%

Jasmine 12% vs 13%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

Juniper 17% Carnation 15% Cinnamon 14% Wormwood 14%

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Pine 15% Basil 14% Rosemary 14% Cedar 13%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 13% vs 22%

Patchouli 9% vs 17%

Amber 8% vs 21%

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Tolu Balsam 22% Musk 17%

Accords

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

100%

Aromatic

100%

89%

Woody

76%

52%

Citrus

82%

Amber

75%

72%

Fresh Spicy

72%

Powdery

61%

Musky

56%

49%

Lavender

47%

48%

Earthy

47%

Green

46%

Mossy

47%

Herbal

46%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

89%

76%

Citrus shared

52%

82%

Amber

75%

Fresh Spicy shared

72%

Powdery

61%

Musky

56%

Lavender shared

49%

47%

Earthy

48%

Green

47%

Mossy shared

46%

47%

Herbal

46%

Performance

Drakkar Noir Eau de Parfum Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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 Noir Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal Sport

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.