Drakkar Noir Eau de Toilette vs Sheikh Royal Eau de Parfum

Drakkar Noir

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1972	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Sheikh Royal

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Drakkar Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drakkar Noir

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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Sheikh Royal

A modern classic fougère that, despite the name, delivers a universally appealing fresh-spicy warmth perfect for nearly any situation. A dependable crowd-pleaser.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	14%
Floral	8%	11%
Fruity	1%	7%
Green	23%	15%
Sweet	10%	14%
Warm	13%	18%
Woody	16%	10%
Earthy	16%	11%
Animalic	6%	5%
Fresh	22%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Drakkar Noir EdT

Sheikh Royal EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 17% vs 37%

Bergamot 14% vs 21%

Only in Drakkar Noir

Lemon 17% Lemon Verbena 16% Juniper 13% Mandarin 13% Clary Sage 9%

Only in Sheikh Royal

Basil 22% Cinnamon 19%

Only in Drakkar Noir

Angelica 17% Pine 15% Coriander 15% Basil 14% Rosemary 14% Jasmine 14% Cedar 13%

Only in Sheikh Royal

Clove 27% Apple 25% Lemon 25% Geranium 22%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 22% vs 14%

Musk 17% vs 16%

Patchouli 17% vs 14%

Only in Drakkar Noir

Amber 22% Tolu Balsam 22%

Only in Sheikh Royal

Labdanum 19% Cedar 19% Vanilla 17%

Accords

Drakkar Noir Sheikh Royal

100%

Aromatic

98%

72%

Fresh Spicy

100%

Warm Spicy

94%

76%

Woody

92%

82%

Citrus

79%

75%

Amber

61%

47%

Lavender

70%

56%

Musky

69%

61%

Powdery

58%

46%

Herbal

57%

47%

Mossy

Aromatic shared

100%

98%

Fresh Spicy shared

72%

100%

Warm Spicy

94%

Woody shared

76%

92%

Citrus shared

82%

79%

Amber shared

75%

61%

Lavender shared

47%

70%

Musky shared

56%

69%

Powdery shared

61%

58%

Herbal shared

46%

57%

Mossy

47%

Performance

Drakkar Noir Sheikh Royal

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Drakkar Noir

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.

Sheikh Royal

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its balanced fresh and warm spicy profile makes it versatile for most settings, leaning slightly more casual due to its approachable nature. It's perfectly suitable for office wear without being overpowering, yet sophisticated enough for a date or semi-formal event.